The Foundation Center's 50th Anniversary Symposium provided a forum for a free-ranging discussion of many key issues that will have an impact on the future of philanthropy. The speakers' depth of experience and diverse perspectives on the field as well as incisive questions and comments from the audience resulted in a lively, thought-provoking session that was captured on video. The symposium preceded the Center's gala anniversary celebration on November 9, 2006, and was held at the newly unveiled Diker Pavilion for Native Arts and Cultures at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian in New York City.

The Foundation Center is grateful to our 50th Anniversary Sponsors for providing financial support for our symposium and celebration.

Total running time: 1 hour, 46 minutes

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Segment 1: Introductory Remarks
Foundation Center Board Chair M. Christine DeVita and President Sara L. Engelhardt (13:02)

Segment 2: Speaker Introductions and Opening Question
Steven L. Minter (moderator), Executive in Residence, Cleveland State University (08:12)

Opening question to the speakers: What forces are likely to shape philanthropy over the next 10 to 20 years?

Segment 3: Response by Barry D. Gaberman, Former Senior Vice President, Ford Foundation (07:45)

Segment 4: Response by Julie L. Rogers, President, The Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation (07:41)

Segment 5: Response by Douglas W. Nelson, President, The Annie E. Casey Foundation (11:02)

Segment 6: Response by Douglas X. Patiņo, Trustee, C.S. Mott Foundation (11:34)

Audience Question and Answer Session:

Segment 7:
Part 1: The Growth of Foundations and New Funding Models
Dennis Young, Bernard B. and Eugenia A. Ramsey Professor of Private Enterprise, Georgia State University

Part 2: The Private Sector Perspective on Successful Philanthropy
Melissa A. Berman, President and CEO, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (09:52)

Segment 8: The Changing Role of Women in Philanthropy
Jing Lyman, Trustee, The Enterprise Foundation (03:39)

Segment 9: Demonstrating the Value of Private/Nonprofit Partnerships
Thomas E. Wilcox, President, Baltimore Community Foundation (03:17)

Segment 10: The Effect of Globalization on U.S. Philanthropy and Infrastructure Organizations
Steven L. Minter, Moderator (10:08)

Segment 11: The Impact of the Patriot Act on Global Initiatives in Philanthropy
Steven Minter; Kathleen McCarthy, Director, Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society, CUNY Graduate Center (02:27)

Segment 12:
Part 1: New Generations, New Technologies: The Impact on Foundation Communications
Steven Minter (question to the audience)

Part 2: Public Perception of the Sector
Rik Treiber, Associate Corporate Secretary, Carnegie Corporation of New York (10:37)

Segment 13: Educating the Public About Philanthropy
Michael Seltzer, Former President, New York Regional Association of Grantmakers (01:27)

Segment 14: Differences Between Progressive and Conservative Foundations in Their Approach to Funding
Linda Hartley, President, Hartley Consulting (02:32)

Segment 15: Closing Remarks
Steven Minter; Sara Engelhardt (03:37)

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