Today, I attended National Philanthropy Day (“Change the World with a Giving Heart”), sponsored by the
Silicon Valley Chapter of the
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). One of the Silicon Valley
Philanthropic Leaders honored was
Greg Papadopoulos (Sun CTO and EVP). Greg was nominated by the
SETI Institute. On every chair at the
celebration lunch was the November 2008 issue of
San Jose Magazine
which features a long article about the event and its honorees. From
that article:
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“Greg Papadopoulos
Nominated by the SETI Institute
Dr. Greg Papadopoulos has served on the board of the SETI Institute since
1998, including four years as chair. Papadopoulos and team developed the
concept for a world-class radio telescope and made a leadership gift to make
it a reality. He also inspires young people in math and science. Through
Papadopoulos’s funding, the Institute will disseminate the research of more
than 90 scientists working on 120 projects to both the general public and
specific programs targeting students. Papadopoulos is a role model for all.”
In that same magazine issue, I was pleased to find an article called
“Best Places to Work” which included Sun Microsystems among the
fifty best, saying:
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Nowadays, most companies in Silicon Valley provide competitive salaries
and opportunities for advancement, but our 50 employers also lavish their
workers with much more… Why the employee-friendly focus? Workers are
much happier, leading to an increase in productivity and retention…”
Some pictures from AFP’s National Philanthropy Day event:
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Bagpiper to lead AFP honoree parade 
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Thomas Pierson, Greg Papadopoulos, Laurie Cantley, Frank Drake 
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AFP Distinguished Volunteer Fundraiser
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Santa Clara County Recognition Certificate
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Images Copyright 2008 Katy Dickinson
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