#1 Political & Advocacy Event (up from #2)
A record $2.5 million was raised at this year’s ceremony and annual dinner to support the Kennedy Library’s education and public programs. The event honored former Arizona representative Gabrielle Giffords and saw a performance by singer Tony Bennett. Next: May 4, 2014
#3 Political & Advocacy Event
More than 500 people attended the 18th annual event, which featured a special performance by Governor Deval Patrick. More than $600,000 was raised for Urban Improv’s youth development and violence prevention programs. Next: April 11, 2014
#4 Political & Advocacy Event
This year’s dinner for more than 400 people raised more than $924,000, and honored philanthropists Lauren Bush Lauren David Lauren, and Charlene Engelhard. Next: Spring 2014
#5 Political & Advocacy Event (up from #8)
Special guest Senator Elizabeth Warren spoke at the particularly buzzy 2012 dinner, held in late fall for 700 guests, with a performance by '80s pop singer Tiffany. Next: November 9, 2013
#6 Political & Advocacy Event
This year the annual award ceremony honored several outstanding female leaders, including Boston Pride president Linda DeMarco and BJ’s Wholesale Club president Laura Sen. Next: October 2014
#7 Political & Advocacy Event
The annual conference draws top political and civic leaders to Harvard University’s campus to discuss business and social impact. Next: March 2014
