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'Best Mutual Fund Manager Ever' Shares Insights On Philanthropy Live

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Peter Lynch has been described by Forbes as "the best mutual fund manager ever." He managed the Fidelity Magellan Fund from 1977 through 1990, yielding a 29.2 percent yield over that period.

While Lynch continues to serve as the Vice Chairman of Fidelity Investments , he now focuses much of his time with his wife Carolyn Lynch on philanthropy. Approaching giving "as an investment," The Lynch Foundation focuses on four primary areas of philanthropy: education, healthcare, culture and religion.

On December 13, 2013, at 2:00 Eastern, the Lynches will join me for a live discussion about the lessons they've learned since refocusing their time and energy on philanthropy 25 years ago.

Tune in and listen while you work.

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The Lynches have explained that they have found four keys to effective philanthropy:

  • Be strategic in your risk taking
  • Start early, as with anything, it takes time to become good at it
  • Have patience in establishing your philanthropy
  • Conduct careful due diligence on the financials of potential grantees.

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