Daniele Zanotti: What We Really Need is Una Cacophony of Care

Daniele Zanotti believes that what we really need is ‘una cacophony of care’. He quotes his then future mother-in-law, “I no believe in charity. I believe in care”. Charity, she said, is up and down. Care is ‘faccia a faccia’ (face to face). Daniele said, “Who would have thought my future mother-in-law understood the difference between professional help and care with the precision of a John McKnight!”

ABOUT TEDx

TEDx was created in the spirit of TED’s mission, ‘ideas worth spreading’. The programme is designed to give communities, organisations and individuals the opportunity to stimulate dialogue through TED-like experiences at the local level.

ABOUT Daniele Zanotti

“Since graduating with a Masters in Social Work from the University of Toronto in 1993, Daniele has successfully combined creativity, passion and action across a number of Senior positions in the Charitable sector.

After years of community work at Rexdale Community Health Centre, Daniele joined the Region of York’s Community Services and Housing Department where he played a catalyst role in pioneering initiatives including YorkLink, All Our Kids AOK (the Early Years Pilot) and the region’s first Homelessness Task Force.

He then joined United Way of York Region in a time of change and growth, leading the allocation portfolio before moving to Director of Campaign where he worked with stakeholders to transform the traditional campaign to an innovative business model.

Daniele brought the same change agenda to a number of other organisations as CEO of Family Day Care Services, founding President and CEO of Villa Charities Foundation and most recently, President of Safe Communities Canada. In March, 2007, Daniele returned to United Way of York Region as CEO.”

The VIDEO