Amelia Xann

Vice President, Center for Designed Philanthropy

Amelia Xann joined The Foundation in 2000 and oversees all program initiatives of the Center for Designed Philanthropy as well as The Foundation's grant programs. Ms. Xann serves as a philanthropic advisor to donors and family foundations on a range of issues including intergenerational philanthropy, strategic giving and leaving a legacy.

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Other Articles by Amelia:

Jewish Community Foundation Introduces Center for Designed Philanthropy Providing Creative Solutions, Guidance for Donors

The Business Case for Halting Gangs - with quotes from Amelia Xann

The Cost of Violence

For the Local Persian Jewish Community, New, Young Voices Emerge--30 Years After

Amelia's Recommended Reading List:

• Arrillaga-Andreessen, Laura. Giving 2.0: Transform Your Giving and Our World. Jossey-Bass, 2011.
• Brest, Paul; Harvey, Hal. Money Well Spent: A Strategic Plan for Smart Philanthropy. Bloomberg Press, 2008.
• Bronfman, Charles. The Art of Giving: Where the Soul Meets a Business Plan. Jossey-Bass, 2010.

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