Meaningful philanthropy often starts with a simple question: What matters most to me?

In this Explorations webinar, philanthropy advisor Jen Holleran and former Capital Group portfolio manager Gordy Crawford, director emeritus of the board of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Foundation, discussed how individuals and families can be more intentional in their charitable giving. Moderated by Kristen Kneier Hill, the conversation explored ways to clarify your values, evaluate opportunities for service and create a lasting impact in the communities you care about.

Watch the replay to hear practical perspectives on philanthropy, board service and community engagement, whether you're just beginning your charitable journey or looking to deepen your existing involvement.

 

 

Gordy Crawford is a former portfolio manager for Capital Group. He retired in 2012 after 41 years. More recently, he is the founding chair of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Foundation, which he helped found in 2013 and chaired for nine years. He is also a life trustee on the board of trustees for Southern California Public Radio, which he chaired from 2005 to 2012.

Jen Holleran is a longtime educator and nonprofit leader focused on helping donors and foundations develop paths to more meaningful and significant giving. She draws on a deep network of foundation leaders and other advisors to help find the right skillset for different issue areas to enable donors find giving and investing paths that suit them best.

Kristen Kneier Hill oversees relationship management professionals nationally at Capital Group Private Client Services and is a member of its management committee. She is the president of the board of the Greater New York Metro Chapter of Breakthrough T1D and is an active volunteer with Beyond Type1, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the United Nations International School PTA and CityMeals.