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GEO 2010 National Conference Speaker Bio


Alex Rossides

President, Growth Philanthropy Network

Alexander Rossides is president and co-founder of the Growth Philanthropy Network. Prior to founding GPN, Rossides led both nonprofit and for-profit organizations and gained experience managing the growth of organizations, raising capital, developing affiliate networks and partnerships, and developing systems that enable knowledge sharing. Rossides founded the Corporate Community Initiative, a corporate volunteer-based group designed to support nonprofit organizations; and the College Assistance Program, a mentoring and college-preparation service for students in inner-city Boston. He holds a bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College and a master's degree in business administration, with honors, from Columbia Business School.

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Philanthropy’s Tool Shed: Offers participants the chance to explore a broad range of new tools available for grantmakers, in a direct, hands-on way. Through live demonstrations provided by leaders in the field, experience firsthand how a particular tool works.

Ambassador Program: Broaden your network and make the most of your conference experience.

Site Visits: Learn about the mission, strategies,challenges and accomplishments of these organizations and how they operate within Pittsburgh’s innovative philanthropic community.


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