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Men In PhIlanthroPy
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David P. Parry
Eisenhower Foundation Senior Director Personal Mission Statement Anything worth doing, is worth doing well. Success Be not so focused building a powerful career, that you miss the chance to build a purposeful life. Your Life in Four Words Diverse experience; deep gratitude. Importance of Philanthropy Investing one’s time, talent and treasure for the benefit of others is the surest path to enduring personal and professional fulfillment.
David Perry
Michael Phipps-Russell Loving All Animals Executive Director
Josh Zahid
Personal Mission Statement Creating dialogue fearlessly and making connections joyously. Success Enjoying work and knowing that our team has helped a good cause do more good in the world.
Personal Mission Statement To help the underdog. It is important to remember that we have all benefited from someone else’s caring. Success Success is based on the quality of relationships you hold throughout your life with all living things.
Josh Zahid is a familiar face, not only in the Inland Empire but also in the Coachella Valley. His tenure with Loma Linda University Health began in 1998 when he started as a volunteer and soon moved to a full-time position at Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center. There, he dedicated his young professional career to serving adolescents and their families who struggled with mental health and substance abuse. Josh joined Children’s Hospital Foundation in August of 2013 to support and manage four independent volunteer groups with more than 450 annual members. He leads more than forty-eight events over the course of nine months.
David Perry & Associates, Inc. Founder / CEO
Your Life in Four Words Alfredo. Family. Travel. Curiosity. Importance of Philanthropy “Philanthropy” comes from the Greek – “philanthropia” “kindliness and love to mankind.” Raising money is only part. True philanthropy is about building and fostering community: something in which Palm Springs and the Desert excels.
Your Life in Four Words Blessed. Loved. Give. Purpose. Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy is what can make the impossible possible. It is the foundation for enabling dreams to come true.
Josh is recognized for his leadership, excellence and kindness as implementing best practices for signature events, retention rate with volunteers and patient diversionary activities. Josh was an instrumental factor with the Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital – Health, Jill and Barry Golden Pavilion that opened in March 2011 to provide a medical home for the children of the Coachella Valley.
Ivan Price, CNP
Ivan Price & Associates Owner / President Personal Mission Statement Learning and Living to Serve with personal devotion to my families, clients, friends and neighbors. Extending to all a high degree of personal service. Success SUCCESS is doing what you LOVE… and SUCCESS is LOVING what you do. I am proud to have success and very thankful to all served. Your Life in Four Words Dedication - Integrity - Service - Perseverance. Importance of Philanthropy Service to others is the watchword of Philanthropy. Early on as a “kid” and still having that desire to serve with Philanthropy “bug” going forth.
Greg Purdy
David A. Renker
Personal Mission Statement Inspiration may be singular, but execution is ALWAYS a team effort. And motivating a team is the true art of leadership. It starts with Example. Success If something is worth doing, it’s worth doing right. That said, it’s also important to recognize the point of diminishing returns.
Personal Mission Statement True success comes from making a difference in peoples lives and helping others to lead a happier life. Success is not final and failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts. Success The success of each of us benefits all of us and the success of all of us benefits each of us. Happiness with success is Gratitude doubled. Your Life in Four Words Let Thankfulness Guide your heart.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Vice President of Marketing & Public Affairs
Your Life in Four Words Managing my sleep deficit! Importance of Philanthropy My mother joined the Army at 18, the Peace Corps at 65, AmeriCorps Vista at 70 and the Peace Corps again at 75. She’s my example.
Eisenhower Health Director Ambulatory Services and Special Programs
Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy extends beyond traditional financial donations. The spreading of kindness no matter how small is never wasted. Every charitable act is a stepping stone towards improving the world.
Josh also served a two-year term as Vice President of Education & Programs for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Desert Communities Chapter and will start his upcoming role as the Diversity and Inclusion Chair in January 2020.
Josh N. Zahid Guilds Manager and Special Initiatives, Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital Foundation 11175 Mountain View Avenue, Suite B Loma Linda, California 92354 (909) 226-1085 cell/text jnzahid@llu.edu www.lluch.org