Women in Development of Greater Boston welcomes Massachusetts State Treasurer and noted philanthropist, Steve Grossman, at its Fall Kickoff Event
On October 5, Women In Development of Greater Boston (WID) welcomes philanthropist, business leader, and Massachusetts State Treasurer, Steve Grossman, as the keynote speaker at its Fall Kickoff Event.
- Boston, MA-NH (1888PressRelease) September 27, 2011 - This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from and connect with a leader in State government and one of the community's most influential philanthropists. Before being elected in 2010 as Treasurer, Steve was a successful businessman, volunteer, and nonprofit advocate. Steve will share his unique perspective on the challenges and motivations facing philanthropy, and how the partnership between the public sector, the nonprofit sector, and the business community works best.
Steve Grossman was elected Massachusetts Treasurer in 2010 and brings to the office of Treasurer and Receiver General a family heritage of public service, a lifetime dedicated to helping others, and years of experience as a hard-working businessman with a sense of responsibility for the well-being of his colleagues and his community. Prior to becoming Treasurer, Steve was President of Grossman Marketing Group for 36 years. Grossman Marketing is a 100-year-old, fourth-generation family business based in Somerville. Steve has been a leading figure in numerous charitable organizations. Steve serves as an advisory board member of the Women's Lunch Place, chairs the advisory board of Cambridge College, and is a former trustee of Project Bread. He was a founding board member of Massachusetts Institute for a New Commonwealth (MassINC), a former campaign chair of Combined Jewish Philanthropies, and a founding board member of the Lenny Zakim Fund.
"A Conversation with Steve Grossman, Massachusetts State Treasurer" is The Kickoff Event of WID's 2011-2012 Program Year. WID's programs feature distinguished speakers on a variety of topics, skill-building workshops, and special seminars on timely issues for all levels of development professionals, including social networking events and the WID Annual Meeting.
The public is invited to attend the luncheon on October 5, which will be held at The Westin Copley Place, 10 Huntington Avenue, Boston, from noon to 1:30 p.m., with registration beginning at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $50. Registration is available at www.widgb.org.
ABOUT WOMEN IN DEVELOPMENT
Established in 1980, Women in Development of Greater Boston (www.widgb.org) is a nonprofit professional association of nearly 1,000 members whose mission is to promote the importance of philanthropy and support the advancement of women in the development profession. The organization offers a variety of programs, services and opportunities for volunteer involvement and is one of the largest organizations of advancement professionals in Massachusetts.
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