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You're in luck: LiveTalkLA's excellent programs are available online!

LiveTalksLA is one of the Southern California's top cultural offerings.

Created by Ted Habte-Gabr 10 years ago, LiveTalksLA presents writers, filmmakers, chefs, artists, leaders, comedians, musicians and thought leaders in business and science in a variety of wonderful venues throughout the region.

In view of the coronavirus pandemic, LiveTalksLA has suspended its in-person programming until medical authorities say that it is safe to congregate.

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You may have read that nearly 200 CEOS who are members of the influential Business Roundtable have signed a “Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation,” intended to serve as a “modern standard for corporate responsibility.”

Is the Business Roundtable's Corporate Responsibility Pledge More than Just Words?

If you are like me, I am trying to figure out how best to support charitable causes important to me while taking advantage of the relevant tax deductions.

The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act makes that difficult. The legislation nearly doubled the itemized deduction threshold for taxpayers, which means that for many, taking deductions for gifts to nonprofit organizations is no longer possible.

Of course, administrators of nonprofits worry that the new higher thresholds for taking deductions will discourage philanthropy.

Two Native American tribes in Southern California have made major philanthropic gifts to entities in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.

Protecting Nature

The Pechanga Tribal Council has given the city of Lake Elsinore a grant of up to $100,000 to help handle crowds drawn to the area's super bloom of wildflowers.

Must Attend Events! March 21-25

We hope that you like this weekly update of selected events happening in Los Angeles of interest to social entrepreneurs.

March 21

Some News from The Week

We hope that you like this new weekly update of selected news events related to social entrepreneurism in Southern California.

Nominations for the James Irvine Foundation's Leadership Awards are now open!

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You're in luck: LiveTalkLA's excellent programs are available online!

Is the Business Roundtable's Corporate Responsibility Pledge More than Just Words?

Is the Business Roundtable's Corporate Responsibility Pledge More than Just Words?

Is the Business Roundtable's Corporate Responsibility Pledge More than Just Words?

Is the Business Roundtable's Corporate Responsibility Pledge More than Just Words?

Is the Business Roundtable's Corporate Responsibility Pledge More than Just Words?

Tax day is coming: Strategies for maximizing your charitable donations

Native American Tribes Accelerate Philanthropy in So Cal

Must Attend Events! March 21-25

Some News from The Week

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