DVG Events 6.4.12 Patterns of Latino Demographics and Philanthropic Giving Co-sponsored by Hispanics in Philanthropy and DVG, this briefing will explore trends in the Philadelphia region's growing Latino population, recent patterns of giving targeting Latinos in Pennsylvania and beyond, and challenges and opportunities for funders seeking to improve outcomes for the area's Latino communities in the next decade. Member Events 6.13.12 FreshRX: The Symposium Presented by St. Christopher's Foundation for Children, the FreshRx Symposium is a one day conference that will identify innovative responses to the obesity epidemic, highlight best practices, and provide practical strategies for incorporating a healthy living/active lifestyle agenda into health care practices. 6.20.12 Breakfast Discussion: The Giving USA Report on Philanthropy Presented by the National Philanthropic Trust with DonorPerfect Fundraising Software, EHL Consulting Group, The Giving USA Foundation and The Heritage Center of the Union League, this session will feature Patrick Rooney, Ph.D, (pictured), Executive Director of the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, speaking about the state of giving in the United States.   MORE EVENTS New @ DVG.ORG Annual meeting speaker Ben Cameron Poet Jamarr Hall performing at the 2011 fall conference 24th Annual Members' Meeting On March 20, 2012 over 120 colleagues gathered at the beautiful new Lenfest Hall of the Curtis Institute of Music for DVG's annual business meeting and membership celebration. Video Highlights from the 2011 Conference Check out videos from the fall conference including remarks by featured speakers Jeremy Nowak and Dr. Paul Light, as well as the popular poetry performances and What's Happening Now dialogue. New Members We are pleased to welcome these new members to the DVG network: • Berks County Community Foundation • Kendal Charitable Funds • Lindy Family Trust • MKM Foundation • Philadelphia School Partnership • Saba Chai Foundation • Seed the Dream Foundation Other Philanthropy News & Announcements •• Florida Philanthropic Network and Donors Forum of South Florida announce merger •• Brandywine Health Foundation ServiceCorps Program featured on White House blog •• Experience meets expertise at Philly hunger conference •• PA ruling 'game-changer' for nonprofit tax status •• Public/Private Ventures announces plans to cease operations The Dalai Lama •• Knight Foundation names winners of the 2012 Knight Arts Challenge Philadelphia •• The 2012 Templeton Prize awarded to the Dalai Lama •• Nonprofit Finance Fund releases 2012 State of the Sector survey results •• Council on Foundations names Vikki N. Spruill as new President and CEO   MORE NEWS Opportunities On the Opportunity Board:  6/1/12 -  The 2012 Prudential Leadership Awards for Exceptional Nonprofit Boards 6/15/12 - Kendal Charitable Funds - Promising Innovations Grants (LOI due 6/15) 6/15/12 - Eisenhower Fellowships - USA Fellowship Program 6/29/12 - Open Spaces Sacred Places National Awards Program 6/30/12 - Valentine Fund for Visionary Leadership  MORE OPPORTUNITIES In the Career Center: Senior Consultant - Nonprofit Strategy - TCC Group