Mr. Ogden will direct Geneva's communications and publications, including the Geneva Global website, sector research and the launch of its new quarterly journal.

Mr. Ogden brings extensive experience in communications and publications. Previously he served as Vice President and Managing Editor of Gartner Press at Gartner, Inc., the world's leading provider of research and analysis about the global information technology industry. At Gartner, Mr. Ogden helped conceive, produce and market books by Gartner, Inc. in partnership with Harvard Business School Press as well as producing journal length articles for leading trade publications. Mr. Ogden's background includes extensive research in international issues and periods living in Latin America.

Geneva Global's Executive Vice President, Steve Beck, remarked: "We are delighted that Tim has decided to join us. His experience at Gartner is directly relevant as we apply and advocate for an investment approach to philanthropy. Tim will be central to the conception and launch of Geneva's new products and services for the philanthropic community."

Geneva Global is a professional philanthropic services firm providing independent research and insight to thoughtful donors. With an international staff of 140 people working with a network of more than 500 leaders in 100 countries, Geneva is uniquely positioned to provide reliable analysis to help philanthropists increase the impact of their giving.

Mr. Ogden holds a B.A. with honors in International Political Economy from Davidson College. Mr. Ogden takes up his post in November 2005, moving from his home in Charlottesville, Virginia to Geneva Global's headquarters in Wayne, Pennsylvania.