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The original definition of philanthropy is “the love of
humankind.” Going back to the roots of this word, how are
leading women philanthropists approaching giving with
a humanitarian lens? What does it mean to be a woman
philanthropist today, how did they create their philanthropic
agenda, and how might these women influence a younger
and broader generation of philanthropists?
Speakers: Jackie Bezos, Tory Burch, Merle Chambers, Ann B. Friedman, Laurie M. Tisch, Monique Villa, Anne Mosle, Katie Couric
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