Introduction to American Philanthropy

FLOC's spring leadership training will touch on the history and development of American Philanthropy: how it started, its greatest achievements, the most influential donors, essential statistics, its impact and where it's going.   

"Philanthropy in America is a giant undertaking -- every year more than $360 billion is voluntarily given by individuals, foundations, and businesses to a riot of good causes.  Donation rates are two to twenty times higher in the U.S. than in comparable nations, and privately funded efforts to solve social problems, enrich culture, and strengthen society are among the most significant undertakings in the United States." The Almanac of American Philanthropy

Training Instructor Details:  Shawn Wehan is the President and Founder of Givsum, a universal philanthropic platform designed to be the “giving summary” of individuals, charities and businesses' social impact.  Alongside Givsum, he is the Executive Director of the Future Leaders of Our Community, a young professional organization aimed at building the bridge between the nonprofit world and the Millennial Generation.  Shawn earned his B.A. in Communications from Seattle University and his M.Div. from…