Dr. William C. Bell: Philanthropy is more than our money: Partnering to change the future
Speaking at the Hispanics in Philanthropy Annual Leadership Conference, Dr. Bell challenges philanthropy to actively partner for change.
Speeches and testimony
This collection contains transcripts and videos of speeches and public testimony by Casey Family Programs President and CEO Dr. William C. Bell and other Casey leaders.
Dr. William C. Bell Congressional testimony: Celebrating Father and Families: Federal Support for Responsible Fatherhood
Dr. Bell’s 2019 testimony on funding programs for fathers in Families First to a subcommittee of the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Building, Growing, Supporting and Sustaining Communities of Hope for All of America’s Children
Dr. William C. Bell’s presentation for the Center on Community Philanthropy at the Clinton School of Public Service, University of Arkansas.
Dr. William C. Bell testimony: Making a Difference for Families and Foster Youth
Dr. Bell provides testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
Dr. William C. Bell testifies on importance of fathers, Family First
Casey Family Programs President and CEO Dr. William C. Bell spoke at a House committee hearing about the critical role that fathers play in the lives of their children, and the opportunities to support fathers under the Family First Prevention Services Act.
Purpose, perspective and possibility: Helping formerly incarcerated men re-enter society
Dr. William C. Bell provided the keynote address at the Ujamaa Place annual fundraiser on October 11, 2018.
Dr. William C. Bell: Congressional testimony on the opioid crisis
Dr. William C. Bell testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions regarding the nation’s opioid epidemic and its impact on children and families.
Dr. William C. Bell: Now is the time for real mental health care
Dr. William C. Bell addressed the Project AWARE grantee convening on July 27, 2017 in Washington, D.C.
Dr. William C. Bell: A collaborative approach to the opioid crisis
Dr. William C. Bell speaks to the National Governors Association 2017 Summer Meeting on the opioid epidemic’s impact on children and families.
Investing in hope: Business leaders can invest time, provide hope
Dr. William C. Bell urged guests at the Investing in Hope dinner to invest not just money, but time, in America’s youth.
Joseph Boateng: How would you invest in hope?
Chief Investment Officer Joseph Boateng delivers the keynote at the Casey Family Programs Investing in Hope dinner on October 19, 2016.
NCCD keynote: If we want bold change, we must set bold goals
Watch video of Dr. William C. Bell’s address at the National Council on Crime and Delinquency’s Conference on Children, Youth, and Families.
Video: Equity as the soul of collective impact
To achieve equity and lasting change, we need to ask what we’re willing to confront, says Dr. William C. Bell.
Celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Dr. William C. Bell addresses the community of Tacoma, Washington, urging listeners to have a bold, “mountaintop” vision like Dr. King.
Things family defenders can do to reduce the destruction of families in America
William C. Bell delivers an opening keynote address at the National Parent Attorney Conference.
A declaration of hope: building a stronger community foundation
William C. Bell delivers the keynote address at New England Blacks in Philanthropy forum, June 25, 2015.
Youth violence prevention
William C. Bell delivers speech at the U.S. Department of Justice National Summit on Youth Violence Prevention, May 12, 2015, in Arlington, Virginia.
Hope, trauma and resilience: a conversation about vulnerable children in America
This is William C. Bell’s keynote address at the 2015 Kevin J. Robinson Forum on Social Justice: Resilience in the Face of Childhood Trauma.
More than money: pathways for philanthropy and government
The Association of Black Foundation Executives names William C. Bell as the 2014 James A. Joseph Lecturer.
A vocal advocate for low-income families: William C. Bell honors equal voice action initiative
William C. Bell discusses income inequality and poverty, asking us to raise our collective voice and demand change.