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Wendy Richardson
Memories of a philanthropy pioneer
A moving and personal tribute to the late Mott Foundation chairman, William S. White, from colleagues and friends Wendy Richardson and Leticia Ruiz-Capillas The red and blue flashing lights in his review mirror – no …
Community philanthropy’s ‘burning issues’
Supporting environmental activists in Mexico who face a climate of violence and insecurity. Exploring the use of shared spaces in Northern Ireland to address disadvantage and division, particularly across religious affiliation. Equipping and encouraging youth …
EFC AGA 2016: Preaching to the choir
There was a good turnout at the ‘What’s gender got to do with it?’ session on Friday morning. I think I counted more than 65 participants in the room at one point. But allow me …
Going swimmingly: centennial year resources on community foundations
Daria Teutonico and Wendy Richardson 1914 was a big year for big ideas. In Australia, swimming enthusiasts developed a new kind of suit – the Speedo – and sold it on the market for the …
Pier Mario Vello – a personal tribute
Pier Mario Vello, secretary general at Fondazione Cariplo since 2006, prematurely passed away on 29 June 2014. He was 63 years old. Here Wendy Richardson remembers him. ‘Volunteers wanted for hazardous journey. Low wages, bitter …