"I am still basking in the extraordinary experience and, indeed, the privilege of attending the Wealth & Giving Forum ... in a lifetime of attending conferences, I have never attended one with more substance, impact and relevance to the participants assembled."
 
Charles C. Bergman, New York, NY (April 2005)

"I got a Ph.D. in philanthropy in three days. It was extraordinary."
 
Paul Gerber, Naples, FL (Oct. 2004)

"At the Greenbrier, I realized that it will be individuals and families like the ones in the room who, through focused and concentrated private support, are going to inspire large organizations and governments to action. I'd been undervaluing an essential component for what is needed to end extreme poverty: private philanthropy."
 
Jeffrey D. Sachs, New York, NY (April 2005)

"I would like to think that in ten to twenty years' time, we'll look back and say that in October 2004 at White Sulfur Springs, we did something that actually changed the world very positively."
 
Stephen Tindall, Auckland, New Zealand (Oct. 2004)

"It was truly a special weekend filled with an eclectic group of people whose primary objective was to make the world a better place. What an amazing and powerful step in gathering everyone together for such an unbelievable 'Think Tank.' "
 
Michael Rouse, Bryn Mawr, PA (Oct. 2004)

"We were so impressed by all aspects of the event: the speakers, the topics, the sessions, the entertainment, and the people. It was inspiring and educational. Congratulations on creating an environment that lent itself to introspection and drive."
 
Linda and Carlo Schejola, Tortona, Italy (Oct. 2004)

"As a result of my attendance at the Wealth & Giving Forum, I have started a conversation with my family about much better ways to incorporate philanthropy into our overall family financial, human capital and education plans. I am really excited by the conversations and examples I experienced at the conference."
 
Nathan Otto, Boulder, CO (Oct. 2005)

"You are to be congratulated for bringing to life the noble concept and work of the Wealth & Giving Forum."
 
His Excellency Vaclav Havel, Prague, Czech Republic (Oct. 2004)

"It was without question..., and I mean this from the bottom of my heart, the best conference I've ever been to."
 
Gus Carey, Horsham, PA (Oct. 2004)

"The Forum made a big step in connecting donors and inspiring them to think more seriously about their philanthropy."
 
Mario Marino, Rock River, OH (Oct. 2004)

"Our time at The Greenbrier had a terrific impact on empowering our giving... We should repeat this in our towns."
 
Phyllis Rappaport, Lincoln, MA (Oct. 2004)

"This was a new experience for us. And it had a dramatic impact because it allowed us to talk with and learn from people with similar interests..."
 
Steve Ballentine, Avon, CT (Oct. 2004)

"The Forum was such an extraordinary experience. My husband and I were so pumped up. After the final day, we couldn't sleep, we stayed up all night talking about the impact it had on our lives."
 
Jenny Carey, Horsham, PA (Oct. 2004)

"The Forum got us out of our communities. We made friends... All of us will be more philanthropic."
 
Jerry Rappaport, Lincoln, MA (Oct. 2004)

"I truly enjoyed each and every session. The whole Forum built up to such a high note and left me with wonderful tools about which to think."
 
Ann McMains, Baton Rouge, LA (April 2005)

"I have been to many conferences and have never been to one that ran so smoothly and seamlessly and where the attendees were so obviously interested and engaged."
 
Susan Petersmeyer, New York, NY (Oct. 2005)

"The Greenbrier [event] was a gathering of philanthropists who wanted to go beyond giving. They were motivated to come together, share their experiences and learn what others had been doing in their philanthropy. You sensed not only the spirit of the philanthropists, but also the critical mass of ideas from all of these people coming together."
 
Garrick Utley, New York, NY (Oct. 2004)