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Peter Karoff: The World We Want

September 19, 2007

Paul Grogan president and CEO, The Boston Foundation

Peter Karoff founder, chairman, TPI

John E. Abele founder, chairman, Boston Scientific

Paul Grogan and Peter Karoff introduce and discuss Karoff's new book, The World We Want: New Dimensions in Philanthropy and Social Change.

The evening opens with welcoming remarks from Paul Grogan, President and CEO of The Boston Foundation, followed by commentary by the author, Peter Karoff, who is the founder and board chairman of The Philanthropic Initiative, a nonprofit consulting group that promotes philanthropy and advises donors on strategic giving. Peter also engages in a conversation with John Abele of Boston Scientific and The Argosy Foundation, one of the book's distinguished contributors, to discuss themes and issues raised by this significant addition to philanthropic discourse.

Topics: Business & Economics | Culture & Identity

Tags: Activism | Community Building | Non-Profit | Personal Finance | Philanthropy | The Philanthropic Initiative

Presented by WGBH and Philanthropic Initiative, Inc.:

Philanthropic Initiative, Inc.

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