Philanthropists Who Inspire

Philanthropists Who Inspire


Diane “Dede” Wilsey, President of Board of Trustees, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Laura Scher, Chair Person and CEO, Credo Mobile/Working Assets
Warren Hellman, Chairman, Hellman & Friedman;  Trustee Emeritus, The San Francisco Foundation;  Co-chair, Governor’s Commission for Jobs and Economic Growth
Akiko Yamazaki, Donor and Co-chair (Along with husband and  Yahoo Founder Jerry Yang) of Stanford University’s  $1 Billion Campaign for Undergraduate Education; Board Member, Asian Art Museum of San Francisco; Co-founder, Wildlife Conservation Network
Dr. Gloria Duffy, President and CEO, The Commonwealth Club - Moderator


In honor of National Philanthropy Day, join a discussion about various aspects of giving. Wilsey, a San Francisco philanthropic fixture who spearheaded the rebuilding of the De Young and sits on the San Francisco Ballet board, and Scher, who has been called a “modern day Robin Hood,” will explore what has and continues to inspire such donors.


Location: PG&E Auditorium, 77 Beale St.
Time: 5:15 p.m. check-in, 6 p.m. program
Cost: $15 members, $25 non-members
Also know: In association with the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Golden Gate Chapter and Northern California Grantmakers