Diverse Voices in Family Giving
Presented by: Judy Belk, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors; Victor De Luca, President, Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation Kimberly Myers Hewlett, Treasurer, Myers Family Foundation and Board Member, The Flora Family Foundation; and Deborah Santana, Founder, Do a Little
Date/Time: , 12th April, 2012, 12:00 PM EDT
Location: Teleconference
While little is certain about the future of giving, one trend is clear: the diversity of voices active in family philanthropy will reflect the increasing diversity of society at large. What are the emerging trends in this area, and how can existing family philanthropies network with and promote increased and effective giving among a new generation of diverse donors and families? How can diverse donors learn from multi-generational family foundations, and vice versa? And how does the engagement of diverse voices enhance the field of family philanthropy, and the work of locally and regionally-focused family foundations and funds? Join this discussion with leaders and new donors in this movement, including a discussion of the D5 Coalition, a national alliance dedicated to increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in philanthropy. See the video below for additional information.
About the Presenters
Judy Belk serves as Senior Vice President for Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA) overseeing the agency’s three regional offices in Chicago, San Francisco and Los Angeles, where she is currently located. Judy has over 25 years of leadership experience in strategic planning, international giving, corporate social responsibility and family philanthropy. Throughout her career she has held senior management positions in government as well as in the nonprofit and corporate sectors. Read more...
Victor De Luca has been the president of the Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation since 2000. Established in 1947, the Foundation supports grassroots organizations and movements in the United States working to change environmental, social, economic and political conditions to bring about a more just, equitable and sustainable world. Vic joined the Foundation in 1991 as a program officer. Vic is on the Council on Foundations’ Committee on Family Philanthropy. He served on the board of Philanthropy New York, the Funders Network for Population, Reproductive Health and Rights, and on the Advisory Board for the Diversity in Philanthropy Project. A former VISTA Volunteer, Vic was the director of the Ironbound Community Corporation, a Newark community-based organization, for 15 years. He is a founding and current board member of New Jersey Citizen Action. Vic is serving his fifth, three-year term on the Maplewood Township Committee (NJ), currently serving his seventh year as Mayor.
Kimberly Myers Hewlett is treasurer of the Myers Family Foundation and a board member of the Flora Family Foundation. She is a steering committee member for the Black Women Donor Action group, housed at the Women’s Funding Network. Previously, she worked for Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors and served as alumni relations director for the Stanford University Medical School. She is an alumna of The Philanthropy Workshop West, a "boot camp" for emerging philanthropists. Hewlett received her undergraduate degree from Stanford University and is pursuing an MBA at the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. She currently lives in Bloomington, Indiana with her husband Billy and two children.
Deborah Santana is an author, philanthropist, activist for peace and social justice, and founder of Do A Little, a non-profit that serves women and girls in the areas of health, education and happiness. Her memoir, Space Between The Stars: My Journey to an Open Heart, was published in 2005. Ms. Santana has produced two documentary films with Emmy-award winning director Barbara Rick: Road to Ingwavuma. and Girls of Daraja., each film depicting the collaborative work of non-profit partners in South Africa and Kenya. Ms. Santana serves as a Board member for ANSA (Artists for a New South Africa), mentors girls and young women, and is a supporter of Marian Wright Edelman’s Freedom Schools in New Orleans. Deborah believes life is to be lived with integrity, compassion and love. She tells her personal stories to share her strength and encourage others on their journeys. Learn more...