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Philanthropy isn't just about big gifts it's about participation. It is about the grace that comes from working together.

Marc Benioff

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Marc Benioff
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: September 25
Businessman
Businessperson
Chief Executive Officer
San Francisco County
California
Marc Russell Benioff
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