Social Impact, Education Among Themes at Head & Heart Philanthropy Summit

Social entrepreneurs, education leaders, philanthropists, and foundation and corporate executives convened for the annual Head and Heart Philanthropy Summit, held August 16-18 on Martha’s Vineyard. Moderated by Dr. Aleesha Taylor of Open Society Foundations, the summit included sessions on The State of Black Children & Solutions for Success, The Power and Progress of Venture Philanthropy, The State of Black Philanthropy & Beyond, Women in Leadership Roundtable Breakfast, A Conversation on Black Men and Boys, The Rise of Shared Economies and Communities of Color, and more.

Head and Heart Philanthropy Founder Christal Jackson shared about the summit, “A clear focus on solutions set the tone for inspiring and challenging conversations. I was gratified by the candid conversations, genuine connections and elevated sense of urgency about matters relating to communities of color.”

Summit speakers and panelists included Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick, President, Howard University; Broderick Johnson, Assistant to the President of the United States, Cabinet Secretary, and Chair of the My Brother’s Keeper Task Force; Freada Kapor Klein, PhD, Partner, Kapor Center and Founder, Level Playing Field Institute; Dr. John S. Wilson, President, Morehouse College; Heather McGhee, President, Demos; Patsy Doerr, Global Head CSR & Inclusion, Thomson Reuters; Shawn Dove, CEO, Campaign for Black Male Achievement; and Keith Mestrich, President & CEO, Amalgamated Bank.

Currently leaned into the opening convo w/ @WFrederickMD moderated by @imaniperry. All #HBCU everything! #HHP15#Education#Change

— Friends of Ebonie (@FriendsofEbonie) August 16, 2015

@christaljackson moderating solutions based convo w/ @TheRealFreada@BroderickJ2012 on State of Black Children HHP15 pic.twitter.com/cIQ6eG1k9T

— Shawn Dove (@DoveSoars) August 17, 2015

One of the most powerful things we can do is share our stories. #HHP15@hhphilanthropy

— shereen williams (@MCReenie) August 18, 2015

Discussing the collective power of women in #philanthropy#giving and demonstrating #impact in the community#hhp15 pic.twitter.com/lIFgAFIiNf

— Desiree Coleman (@DesireeSColeman) August 18, 2015

Listening to @hmcghee at #HHP15 thank you @christaljackson for this summit. Powerful people giving powerfully. #Philanthropy

— DONDRÉ T. WHITFIELD (@DondreWhitfield) August 17, 2015

So many highlights coming soon from #hhp15 but this image... @DoveSoars@DondreWhitfield@revtonylee@jameswhiteNYCpic.twitter.com/z8oIGXGJrB

— Head&Heart (@hhphilanthropy) August 24, 2015

Next for Head and Heart Philanthropy is a series of convenings on Education, Health, Technology/Economic Advancement and Social Justice/Civil Rights; an inaugural convening on faith and impact; and a corporate roundtable focused on creating talent pipelines, retention of diverse talent and improving impact around corporate social responsibility.

Learn more about Head and Heart Philanthropy at www.headandheartphilanthropy.com.