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Digital philanthropy for the arts

This event showcased research on philanthropy and the arts and insight into how organisations must plan and consider their wider organisational objectives.
In Creative economy & culture
29 Nov 2011
Nesta, 1 Plough Place, London, EC4A 1DE

The event featured a keynote speech from the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport, the Rt. Hon. Jeremy Hunt MP.

The event showcased Panlogic's research on the much discussed area of philanthropy and the arts and insight into how organisations must plan and consider their wider organisational objectives.

Speakers:

  • Jeremy Hunt MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media & Sport
  • William Makower, Founder and Managing Director of Panlogic
  • Geoff Mulgan, Chief Executive of Nesta

Panellists:

  • Colin Tweedy, Chief Executive, Arts & Business
  • Frances Fogel, Marketing and Partnerships Manager, AXA-Art UK
  • Michael Troughton, Founder/Director of Wefund
  • Robert Dufton, Director of the Paul Hamlyn Foundation
  • Sandy Nairne, Director of the National Portrait Gallery

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29 Nov 2011
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