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THE TRIUMPH. In 1996 the Institute commissioned M.K. Shannon, world renowned sculptor, to design a bronze to commemorate the triumph of giving. The result is a perfect blending and bonding of what we requested.The bronze portrays three figures— the volunteer, the donor and the professional fundraiser.

Each is independent, but all are enduringly linked and merged in a common great effort . Philanthropy is a continuum if vision and growth, sustained by women and men coming together in support, comfort, and love. In the bronze, there are two figures close to one another— searching, seeking, striving. They are focused on a shared objective.

The third figure pursues even greater heights but is still unalterably united to the others. We think of the third figure as being the professional fundraiser.

We wanted a piece that would be a celebration of the act of philanthropy and a tribute to those who give and those who understand and support the action. We feel the artist achieved a great triumph.

 

 

 


About the Institute

The Institute for Charitable Giving is considered one of the premier coaching centers in the country. Its Seminars have consistently been rated as among the best offered.

The Institute owes its creation to a small group of leading development people who were committed to providing a unique training experience and opportunity. Its objective was to provide an effective and exciting faculty— the very finest in the country.

We are told by many our programs are the most stimulating and helpful they have ever attended. Our commitment is to ignite your imagination, inspire you to greater heights than ever before, and introduce you to new solutions.
 There's a maximum registration to ensure extensive interplay and discussion, and a hands-on experience. The faculty is an exciting group of the best and the most empowering coaches offered anywhere.

The alumni of the Institute constitute a remarkable group of fervent men and women— representing institutions of all types, from the small one-person shop to some of the most prestigious institutions in the country. Fundraisers who want to grow professionally. Those who would like to have their professional batteries recharged. Those who want to become more effective and successful at fundraising. Those who choose to be the best they can be.

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