2017 Day of Philanthropy

November 7, 2017
We have reached capacity for Day of Philanthropy and registration is now closed. If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please email events@sfjcf.org, or call Anya at 415.512.6278.
This year, it will be bigger and brighter than ever, with a keynote from celebrated businessman, philanthropist, and art collector Leonard Lauder, presentations of the Sinton and Dinkelspiel awards, and many esteemed guests – making it a truly memorable day to celebrate philanthropic intention, legacy, and impact.
Attendees get to explore personal, technical, and cutting-edge issues that impact philanthropy today. The day-long activities include the Luncheon, Honorees, the Tax and Estate Planning Seminar, Afternoon Workshops, and a Cocktail Reception.
CELEBRATING OUR COMMUNITY’S PHILANTHROPIC INTENTION, LEGACY, AND IMPACT
COMMUNITY LUNCHEON
Registration begins at 11:00 am
Luncheon program begins at 12:00 pm and ends by 2:00 pm
FEATURING:
Keynote Speaker Leonard Lauder – businessman, philanthropist, and art collector
Luncheon, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
To Conserve, Not to Possess: Making Art Matter for Everyone
Leonard A. Lauder is Chairman Emeritus of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. and the senior member of its Board of Directors. Founded in 1946 by his parents, Estée and Joseph Lauder, the company is one of the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, with annual sales of nearly $12 billion. In addition to his activities with The Estée Lauder Companies, Mr. Lauder is extremely involved in the worlds of education, art, politics, and philanthropy.
HONORING:
Dana Corvin, Robert Sinton Award for Distinguished Leadership
Luncheon,12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
In honor of Robert Sinton, a businessman and community leader whose dedication to the Federation and other Bay Area organizations spanned more than five decades, this leadership award embodies his passion for Jewish communal volunteerism and includes a financial stipend to a Jewish agency or organization chosen by the recipient.
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WORKSHOPS
Storytelling with Inspiring Leaders
2:15 pm – 3:00 pm
Join renowned mother-daughter changemakers, Dana and Adele Corvin, as they speak about the importance of philanthropy, leadership, and Jewish community, and what motivates them to participate in civic and Jewish life. Interviewed by Dan Safier.
The Future of Venture Philanthropy
3:15 pm – 4:30 pm
Giving Circles offer a hands-on and strategic opportunity for donors to learn about pressing issues,
meet community organizations, and leverage their gifts. Join us to learn more about the impact and
future of venture philanthropy through panelists exploring different models, including trendsetting
Battery Powered events at The Battery, the San Francisco Jewish Women’s Fund and Amplifier,
a network of international Jewish giving circles. Be inspired to get involved in local giving circle
opportunities like the Jewish Women’s Fund, Jewish Pride Fund and the Slingshot Fund Powered by
the San Francisco Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund.
Panelists:
Amy Berler, Chair, Jewish Women’s Fund, Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund
Joelle Asaro Berman, Executive Director, Amplifier
Colleen Gregerson, Executive Director, Battery Powered
Moderated by Joy Sisisky, Chief Philanthropy Officer, Jewish Community Federation and
Endowment Fund
Arts, Culture and Jewish Philanthropy in the Bay Area: A Multigenerational Perspective
3:15 pm – 4:30 pm
JIn a recently published nation-wide report on philanthropic trends*, San Francisco ranks first in
support of arts and culture organizations. Join us for a panel discussion with local families who
have cultivated a love of the arts and commitment to philanthropy across generations. Their shared
passion for the arts, philanthropy and Judaism is inspirational; join us to discuss what drives their
investments in the public and private space in the Jewish community and beyond. This panel is for art lovers of all ages as well as established or aspiring collectors.
*Fidelity Charitable Giving Report
Panelists:
Rena and Peter Bransten
Dorothy and Dave Saxe
Moderated by Carey Perloff, Artistic Director, A.C.T.
Introduction by Dan Cohn, Endowment Committee, Jewish Community Federation and
Endowment Fund
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HONORING:
Abra Annes Sills, the Lloyd W. Dinkelspiel Award for Young Leadership
Cocktail Reception, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Honoring the Federation’s first president, the annual Lloyd W. Dinkelspiel Award for Young Leadership (inaugurated in October of 1959) recognizes an outstanding young leader in the local Jewish community.
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21ST ANNUAL TAX AND ESTATE PLANNING SEMINAR
2:15 pm – 3:40 pm
Rachel J. Harris, Chair of International Trust and Estate Planning Practice, Loeb & Loeb LLP
Case Studies in International Estate Planning
There is much to consider when a client with foreign connections comes to your office. This session will focus on several fictional case studies. We will go through those together to sharpen your international estate planning issue-spotting skills, so that you can be better prepared to help clients in real life situations.
3:45 pm – 5:00 pm
Carl Merino, Counsel, Day Pitney LLP
Purchase of U.S. Real Estate by Foreign Nationals
This session will cover U.S. income, gift and estate tax considerations for foreign nationals buying homes and other property in the U.S., including the use of “blocker” corporations, partnerships and trusts, and other techniques to reduce U.S. tax exposure. We will also touch on other asset classes and will cover new reporting requirements that could affect foreign buyers.
Continuing education credit will be available to attorneys, certified public accountants, certified financial planners, and certified investment management analysts.
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SPECIAL THANKS TO THE LEONARD AND JUDY LAUDER FUND FOR ITS EXTRAORDINARY SUPPORT
DAY OF PHILANTHROPY CHAIR:
Nanci Bakar Fredkin
VICE CHAIRS:
Alison Gelb Pincus, Wendy Kesser, Lisa Stone Pritzker
TAX AND ESTATE PLANNING SEMINAR CO-CHAIRS:
Jeffry A. Bernstein, Ellen Kahn, Charles H. Packer, and Talia Pierluissi
FEDERATION LEADERSHIP:
Richard Fiedotin, Chair, Board of Directors
Laura Lauder, Chair, Endowment Committee
Danny Grossman, Chief Executive Officer
Joy Sisisky, Chief Philanthropy Officer
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