Inspired by Paul Ylvisaker’s notion of philanthropy as society’s “passing gear” and informed by the concept of “reflective practice” as developed by Donald A. Schön, Passing Gear Philanthropy is grounded in the belief that to move wisely into the future requires deep understanding of our past and present, with strategic resource choices grounded in the history and needs of the communities you serve. But what does it look like in action? And how can you lead the charge in your community to cultivate and unleash more of this approach?
Join this informal conversation with the founder of Passing Gear Philanthropy and funders who have adopted this approach to learn what it looks like in action and how you can cultivate these strategies.
David Dodson is the President of MDC. Since joining MDC in 1987, David has directed major projects to increase postsecondary student attainment, address stalled economic mobility, sharpen philanthropy as a tool for addressing structural inequity, and build multiracial leadership across... Read More →
Thursday October 17, 2019 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Denver/Houston/KC Room, 5th FloorChicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, 540 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago IL 60611
