Reflections on Philanthropy from Today’s Leaders: David Domke
December 3, 2008
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Parrington Hall Commons
Join us for the first in a three-part series, "Reflections on Philanthropy from Today's Leaders," with featured speaker David Domke, professor and acting chair of the University of Washington Communications Department. Domke is the author of The God Strategy: How Religion Became a Political Weapon in America and winner of the Distinguished Teaching Award, the University of Washington's highest teaching honor.
He will give a talk titled "Talking American: Values and Social Change." People and organizations interested in promoting social change too often fail to speak a language that connects with everyday Americans, choosing instead to emphasize policy-speak. It doesn't work. Many people don't have the interest or time to sift through the array of issues and agendas in today's 24/7 culture. As a result, individuals look for ways to simplify their intake and evaluation of information. The bottom line is this: People who wish to impact the public arena must become effective in identifying and communicating their core values in ways that are culturally resonant.
This series is co-sponsored by the Nancy Bell Evans Center on Nonprofits & Philanthropy, Philanthropy Northwest, and Social Venture Partners.
For more information about this event, please contact julita via email or by phone at 221-4629.
This event is open to: students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, general public.