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Welcome to a collection of essays by Claire Gaudiani, a leading thinker in social innovation, philanthropy, and civic engagement. Explore her profound insights that challenge and expand our understanding of the world
A Sense of Duty Takes Shape During Dinnertime Discussions
New York Times Article by Kari Haskell, Jan. 6, 2008
Prof: Philanthropy had made U.S. rich, powerful
Founders’ biblical values engendered social justice ideals.
Confessions of a 35-Year-Old Middle Linebacker
Essay from the Chronical of Higher Education
A Decade of Achievement at Connecticut College
During the last decade we learned to embrace the role of planning. . .and that not only made us better at planning, it made us much better at dreaming.
Wisdom as Capital in Prosperous Communities
Claire’s Essay from The Drucker Foundation: The Community of the Future
Doing Justice
Leaders have to approach social justice with the same rigor they bring to business.
Case Study: New London Development Corporation
Prepared for The American Assembly by Peggy Cosgrove
President & Planner
When the head of a small liberal arts college takes on the job of leading a major urban renewal project, sparks fly and an important question is raised: Shouldn’t more college presidents be like Claire Gaudiani?
Philanthropy: Investing in America’s Freedom and Progress
Voluntary contributions advance economic growth by providing a third pot of resources to address problems and create opportunities when government money and corporate investment are not available.
Transferring the Intangible
Even the most tax-oriented practitioner can help clients with the “soft” issues. Here’s how.
When Justice Rolls Down
Community Philanthropy in Raleigh, North Carolina
Of Cheese and Choices
Claire’s personal reflection on the Italian American experience
Texts that Define American Generosity
Here are four texts that define the essence of America.
Emma Torres, Hispanic American Philanthropist
Community Philanthropy in rural south Texas
Thinking about the why of giving
Life does not lay itself out on spreadsheets. Although fundraising management tools are critical, they cannot become so central that we forget the most important question: Why give at all?
Women Saints the Church Needs to Guide Those Who Want to Repair the World
DeGoubeau Lecture, January 30, 2003
St. Thomas More Catholic Center, Yale University
Vision, Lemon Spritzers, and Saying Thank You: A New Job Description for College Presidents
This paper was prepared for discussion with the Connecticut College trustees in 1992.
Literature, Service and Social Reflection – CS215
Dr. Claire Gaudiani ’66
Spring 1999 SYLLABUS
A Day in the Life – Presidents’ Public Diaries
Claire Gaudiani
What Will You Do With What You Know?
Loomis Chaffee School Address, June 4, 1999
Testimony to the United States Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs
Statement of Dr. Claire L. Gaudiani President of Connecticut College To the United States Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs Delivered February 9, 2000 Thank you
The Problem of the 21st Century
Acceptance Speech Upon Election to the
American Academy of Arts and Sciences, October 2, 1999
Our Ailing Civil Society
A National Commission on American Civil Society should be created to foster discussion and study of American civic virtues. This article originally appeared as an Op-Ed in the April 3, 1996 edition of The Boston Globe.
Philanthropy: Wealth Management Needs an Upgrade.
Private Wealth Management 2005/2006
Philanthropy: A Lifetime Commitment
This presentation was delivered to the HSBC Private Banking and Investments Forum in New York on October 28, 1998.