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Chris Polk is a proven executive and emerging sector leader  with nearly two decades of experience in fundraising, philanthropy, marketing and corporate engagement. As counsel, he has also raised over $215 million for various client project initiatives across the United States.  His primary focus is working closely with entrepreneurs, impact investors, foundations, institutions of higher learning, independent schools, professional  associations,  arts & cultural organizations, progressive non profits and Fortune500 companies interested in strategic philanthropy, corporate partnership and community engagement.

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Why Philanthropy matters today

12/8/2015

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The following is an excerpt from a posting by Chris Polk featured in DBusiness Magazine

As a professional fundraiser, a consultant on philanthropy, and a believer in the fundamental need for transformative change in Detroit, my entire career has focused on developing, packaging, articulating, and demonstrating impact for the good of the community in some way, shape, form, or fashion. In my opinion, that is the crux of our shared questions relating to philanthropy — “How do I create impact via my giving? Does it potentially align with my corporate priorities? And am I willing to invest my personal time, talent, or financial resources toward something which is meaningful to me?”

Transformative philanthropic commitments in Detroit from individuals, corporations, and foundations are continuing to shape the community and our shared future. The State of Michigan has seen its share of significant charitable investments and collaborative partnerships over the years, much due to the influx of dollars related to supporting higher education, health care, neighborhood development, and core social services. According to the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s study titled, How America Gives, Michigan ranked 13th in terms of philanthropic output with more than $3.8 billion in philanthropic contributions for 2014.

Click here to see this entire post as featured in DBusiness Magazine (Detroit's Premier Business Journal)

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