User:Lenazink/Carolyn Baker

Carolyn B. Baker, (born March 2,1948) in Athens,Ga, grew up Boston, Massachusetts is a Renaissance woman whose life and career .... civil rights, education, Presently CEO of Carolyn B. Baker & Associates llc

Philanthropy industry

January 2007 – Present (4 years 2 months)

Adding Philanthropy Matchmaker to her list of achievements..(7/09p.rel.) The “philanthropy matchmaker” has taken a lifetime of skills as Emmy® winner, talent wrangler for various national TV shows plus specials saluting the Apollo, Grammy®Awards and Motown, among others, diplomat, studio executive, record label president and strategic founding member of MTV and turned them to prolific use in the non profit sector as a soaring star in the world of Hollywood philanthropy. Baker is a consultant to budding philanthropists with a growing client list. Despite the economy, the irrepressible Baker has been jetting coast to coast lining up gifts that this year alone exceed $30 million and are benefiting such marquee recipients such as NY based Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre and 2009's astounding $20 million endowment to the Music Center of Los Angeles County subsequently renamed "Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at the Music Center ". This gift will sustain and revitalize the Center's world-class programs and allow the Center to continue to present internationally renowned dance companies, and enhance their outreach programs. Baker's work provided 1 million for Inner City Arts the astounding children's oasis in the middle of Los Angeles skid row. "Bob Bates and his staff are 'earth angels' and it's reflected in the faces of these children-at-risk who are transformed by their care. I can't do enough for them, Ever, Carolyn's work also brought a substantial gift to MarVista Family Center for the building of their youth center. 2010 started out slow because of the economy, however, I have clients who will be making outstanding contributions for health & the arts this year. I am most excited for having the go ahead on a book project actually 2 ... one is my story (smile). This is a great time for me.

"I love to work with people who have a dream to benefit mankind. Life has given me so many opportunities to make a difference... I look forward to the future.