On November 13, 2008, on the heels of one of the most important elections of this century, despite a troubling world economic condition, Full
Circle Fund gathered over 500 of the Bay Area's best and brightest for a truly inspirational evening of civic engagement. Top social innovators,
business professionals, politicians, and entrepreneurs joined forces and moved to the beat at Philanthropy Remixed: A New Generation in
Motion.
With Sheryl Sandberg as the keynote, the evening proved to highlight bold models for change, inspire people to make connections and encourage guests to
take action.
Click here check out photos, videos and a recap of
the Forum...
Click here to watch Sheryl Sandberg's
keynote...
At Forum 2007, Nobel Prize Recipient, Vice President Al Gore, helped Full Circle Fund
launch the Environment/Energy Circle and declared that the next circle should have a global focus. Just a year later, at Forum 2008, Full Circle Fund
launched our new Global Economic Opportunity Circle. Circle Co-Chairs Pamela Hawley and Sarah Wigglesworth took the stage
to lead the crowd of 500 in our traditional "countdown to launch".
The Circle is now deep into its learning cycle, exploring and evaluating the issue areas affecting millions of those living in poverty worldwide. After
members hone in on several specific areas in which they can have the greatest impact, the Circle will select, fund, and work collaboratively with the most
innovative nonprofit organizations implementing lasting solutions.
Click here to read more about the new Global Economic Opportunity Circle...
For the second year in a row, a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate supported Full Circle Fund by addressing our community at our annual Forum. In honor of the
new Global Economic Opportunity Circle Launch, 2006 Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Dr. Muhammad Yunus spoke at a special reception of Full Circle
Fund Forum guests. Dr. Yunus is widely regarded as the father of microfinance and continues to challenge conventional thinking and identify new ways to
unleash the entrepreneurialism of the world's poor.
Dr. Yunus spoke passionately to the guests about the importance of investing both time and money into social enterprises in developing regions.
Click here to watch Muhammad Yunus' address at Forum
2008...
Every year Full Circle Fund recognizes leaders who, with incredible leadership and poise, have worked fearlessly to tackle critical social problems in the
San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. This year's award winners were no exception. Among the award winners you will find those who act as inspirational role
models to Full Circle Fund members and the community at-large.
Award winners were recognized during the program at the Forum and presented with a "Philanthropy Remixed" Gold Record.
Exemplary Community Leadership - Tom Steyer and Kat Tayor
Tom and Kat co-founded OneCalifornia Bank, an Oakland-based community development
bank serving the greater Bay Area.
Click here to watch of video of their acceptance speech
(and song)...
Member of the Year - Gregory Nelson
In the nearly four years Greg has been a member of Full Circle Fund, he has provided
tremendous energy and leadership, first in the Education Circle and more recently, as the Vice Chair of the Environment Circle. In November, he was also
named to the Presidential Transition Team to work as a key liaison for energy and environment outreach and policy.
Read more about Greg's recent appointment on President-elect Obama's transition team...
Education - Phil Halperin, Silver Giving Foundation
Phil has devoted abundant time, energy, and resources to the policy and operational issues facing public education in California.
Click here to watch a video about his
work...
Environment - Tamin Pechet, Imagine H2O
Tamin currently serves as Chairman and Executive Director of Imagine H2O, a 2008 Full Circle Fund grantee, and nonprofit organization dedicated to solving the world's water crisis through
competition, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
Click here to watch a video about Imagine
H2O...
Technology - Rebecca Masisak, TechSoup Global
Since Rebecca joined TechSoup Global in 2001, her
leadership has been instrumental in launching its product donation service and later guiding its global expansion.
Click here to watch a video about their
successes...
I'm delighted to salute the innovative work of Full Circle Fund and its many members and supporters... Your nonprofit partners and the thousands of people they serve are the beneficiaries of your innovative thinking.
