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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 brightest stars for one dynamic evening of civic engagement and networking at our signature annual event: Forum 2008.

These top social innovators, business professionals, politicians, and entrepreneurs joined forces and moved to the beat at Philanthropy Remixed: A New Generation in Motion. The purpose of the evening was to highlight bold models for change, inspire people to make connections, encourage guests to take action, and formally launch our newest circle focused on Global Economic Opportunity. New talent mixed and mingled with legends and leaders such as keynote speaker Sheryl Sandberg of Facebook and Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus. Host Committee Member Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House welcomed the crowd with a video address.

Guests made connections and met innovative organizations doing cutting-edge work at the Action Expo. They also learned about award winning work in the focus areas of Environment/Energy, Education, Technology, and Global Economic Opportunity. It’s our hope that this event will continue to add momentum to the engaged philanthropy movement and will drive a new model of philanthropic change: a REMIX of the best practices of the past with the latest innovations of the future. Full Circle Fund thanks our generous sponsors and host committee for making it a night to remember.

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