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Speeches and Forums

Connections: Diversifying Revenue
Aug 2011

In this episode of Connections, VPP COO Eleanor Rutland discusses the importance of raising funds from multiple sources.

Intermediaries and Impact: How Can We Make Our Philanthropic Dollars Go Further by Leveraging the Work of Intermediaries?
Jul 2011

VPP President and CEO Carol Thompson Cole speaks on a panel at the 2011 Social Impact Exchange Conference about the Social Innovation Fund and scaling social impact.

Overview of youthCONNECT
Apr 2011

VPP Partner Marc Schindler gives an overview of VPP's innovative youthCONNECT program at VPP's youthCONNECT briefing for community members and funders.

2011 Harvard Social Enterprise Keynote Address
Mar 2011

VPP President and CEO Carol Thompson Cole joins Social Innovation Fund Director Paul Carttar and CNN Moderator David Gergen in a discussion on the Social Innovation Fund and its impact on philanthropy and social innovation.

The Intersection of Old and New, Local and National: Creating a Culture of Innovation
Apr 2010

Remarks from VPP President, Carol Thompson Cole, at the National Assembly’s National Collaboration for Youth Executives on March 10, 2010.

The Changing Landscape of Philanthropy and Corporate Giving
Mar 2010

Remarks from VPP board member Jack Davies at the Mid-Atlantic Venture Association's 7 on 7 Breakfast.

Raising the Bar for the Chesapeake Crescent Region
Jul 2008

Remarks from VPP Chairman Mario Morino at the Chesapeake Crescent Innovation Summit in Washington, DC.

Business Entrepreneurs & Philanthropy: Potential & Pitfalls
Oct 2007

Remarks from VPP Chairman Mario Morino at the National Philanthropic Trust Legacy 2007 event in Philadelphia.

The Phoenix Project - Carol Thompson Cole Remarks
Aug 2007

Transcript of remarks by VPP President and CEO Carol Thompson Cole at The Phoenix Project's "Accelerating Social Entrepreneurship in Virginia Luncheon"

Effectiveness and Excellence in Nonprofits
Nov 2006

A Keynote Speech by Mario Morino at Alexandria Community Trust's Annual Forum: "Raising the Bar for Organizational Effectiveness and Excellence in Nonprofits"

Fight Crime: Invest in Kids
Oct 2003

Remarks from Mario Morino of VPP at Fight Crime: Invest in Kids' first award banquet for "champions of children". Morino chaired the event.

High Impact Through High Leverage
Jun 2003

A keynote speech by Mario Morino of VPP at the Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organization's (Case Western Reserve University) Leadership in Nonprofit Management Award Luncheon.

Partnering to Build Organizations
Apr 2002

A panel discussion featuring Mario Morino of VPP, and Julie L. Rogers of the Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation and a board member of VPP, at the Grantmakers for Effective Organizations conference

Managing Mission, Sustainability and Relevance During Uncertain Times
Nov 2001

A forum hosted by Community Wealth Ventures, The Fannie Mae Foundation, and VPP to discuss the troubling ripple effects of the September 11th events on DC-area nonprofits.

A Rising Tide of Engaged Philanthropy
Apr 2001

An address by Raul Fernandez, Dimension Data North America and VPP founding investor and board member, at the Greater Washington Business Philanthropy Summit

Venture Philanthropy: Leveraging Compassion with Capacity
Apr 2001

An address by Mario Morino of VPP for the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC).

Venture Philanthropy: Leveraging Compassion with Capacity in the National Capital Region
Jul 2000

An address by Mario Morino of VPP for the Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers Annual Meeting.

Completing the Wealth Cycle in the New Economy
Apr 2000

An address by Mario Morino of VPP for the Greater Washington Business Philanthropy Summit.