Philanthropy: A Whole Lot of Shift Needs to Happen | Jim Hodge | TEDxFargo

Philanthropy at its core is not about money but about meaning, compassion and generosity. Americans give a $1 billion a day to charitable institutions. The focus, however, is on money instead of impactful giving. When we commoditize philanthropy we make it less joyful and fulfilling. This talk focuses on a return to big important and compelling narratives for philanthropy where conversations are less about needs and scarcity more about possibilities, abundance and co-created better futures. Jim Hodge has been engaged in philanthropy for 38 years. He is the Associate Vice Chancellor of Advancement at the University of Colorado School of Medicine after completing a 30-year career at Mayo Clinic as Vice Chair of Development. He led all strategy for gifts of significance of $5M or more. He is known for practicing and teaching benefactor-centric, relationship-based philanthropy. The Lilly Family School of Philanthropy labeled him a “reflective practitioner.”
Bringing decades of fundraising experience, Jim has been with CU Anschutz since October 2014. Previously, Jim was with Mayo Clinic, where he was a Vice Chair and senior development officer responsible for building relationships with Mayo’s philanthropic partners. Jim was the most prolific fundraiser in the history of Mayo Clinic and was the co-founder of a multimillion-dollar business called Mayo Clinic Preferred Response, a 24/7 service that provides nursing and medical advice worldwide.
Jim teaches graduate-level classes in philanthropy and is an instructor in the Fund Raising School at Lilly Family Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis. He authored the chapter "Gifts of Significance" in a publication entitled “Achieving Excellence in Fundraising.”
An Ohioan by birth, Jim earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. He completed additional Graduate work at Stanford in Social Enterprise.

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[@matthodge6552]

Fantastic talk dad! Really proud of your work and all that you do!

[@jasongensler2038]

Working as a Researcher in Type One Diabetes on the University of Colorado Anschutz Campus, while being fortunate enough to wear an Artificial Pancreas insulin pump - and assist the INDUSTRY and FDA in bringing such Incredible products to market ~ While Simultaneously pursuing my Dream of Philanthropy for everyone with Diabetes... this Talk was so Inspirational. Its an honor to work along side so many Beautiful People. THANK YOU for the TEDx Talk Jim Hodge. I'd love to eventually utilize your Valuable Insight and Wisdom in my Pursuits of Philanthropy. Thx again!!

[@predestinated9248]

Wonderful insights

[@christines173]

I completely agree with this way of thinking. Thank you so much for this inspiring talk.

[@LisaHorn]

My husband and I listened to this. Great job...what great ideas! I am sharing this with some people I know. Thank you!

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LOVE your talks Jim!

[@jeanniebarsam8263]

Amazing insights that all nonprofits should watch!

[@Trishblake1110]

Extraordinary ... brilliant!

[@pamelameyers7752]

Well spoken and engaging talk, Jim Hodge!

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Fantastic talk with some really great insights!

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Great video and message!

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We viewed this extraordinary presentation as part of our church stewardship preparation!

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its simple , if u go to forest and feed squirrels its Philanthropy for both.

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nice...

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I want to kiss this man.

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you should never trust a philanthropist