Rebooting Philanthropy

Michael Krasny

Jan 23, 2014 at

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We look at how a new generation of philanthropists is attempting to use the tools and approaches of the tech industry to help solve social problems more efficiently and effectively.

More: Marketplace and KQED discuss the new era of philanthropy – On January 28, 2014, join Marketplace Morning Report’s David Brancaccio and KQED’s Scott Shafer for a special event at the Nourse Theater in San Francisco that will discuss how techies are changing philanthropy.
More: Thanks for nothing, 1 percent! (Salon.com) – Andrew Leonard article that was referenced during the show

Guests:

Jocelyn Wyatt, co-lead/executive director for IDEO.org, a non-profit organization using design and innovation to relieve poverty

Adnan Mahmud, co-founder of Jolkona, which seeks to connect donors to a range of nonprofit projects

Renee Kaplan, chief strategy officer, Skoll Foundation

Daniel Lurie, CEO and founder, Tipping Point Community

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