Tom Nowakowski

The Social Philanthropists Foundation (SPF)

The SPF brings together a powerful blend of the region's modern professionals who are passionate about a range of social causes, posses an innovative approach to philanthropy and service, and are well-versed in the latest-generation of internet-based social media tools. Considered "Tomorrow's Philanthropist Active Today", the SPF is part of a new trend merging technological fluency, idealism, and passionate engagement with communities and causes Through a variety of online and in-person programs, The SPF leverages new technologies and strategies to enhance "social/civic" engagement and activism. About the SPF: The Social Philanthropists Foundation has the mission of raising the visibility of non-profit organizations among our community's emerging leaders. For the next generation of philanthropists, The SPF redefines what it means to be "charitably active." For charitable organizations, the Foundation redefines the ways in which organizational goals can be reached. Through the new social media platform "The Dish" online video interviews and other programs, the SPF has supported the following non-profit organizations: · The Pink Fund · Leader Dogs for the Blind · Last Day Dog Rescue · Paint-A-Miracle · Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit · Gleaners Community Food Bank · Spirit-Filled Wings