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THE PROFESSIONA L J A M I E G O L D E N Jamie Golden is so serious about philanthropy that her job title is literally "professional fund- raiser." But minutes into any conversation with this 32-year-old dynamo, you realize that her i ndependent cont ract i ng work consist s of much more t ha n chasing dow n dolla rs. The Chest nut H ill nat ive, who ha s ra ised more than $2 million for various charities, researches her causes w it h diligence, never joins more than four boards at a time, and refrains from asking anyone to attend or sponsor an event unless she is passionately invested in the cause. Call them her Golden Rules. MAIN FOCUS: "Two organizations that are near and dear to me are the Anti-Defamation League and The Children's Room. The ADL has been important to my family for gen- erations; it is now the nation's premier civil rights agency. The Children's Room provides grief support to families experiencing loss." PRIO RITIE S: "I ask myself questions before joining a charity: How do they define suc- cess? Is there a clear road map to get there? Is the right leadership in place? Does it broadly impact the community?" ROOTS O F G IVIN G : "I was always expected to play a positive, active role in community. In our household, there was never a deliberate dis- tinction between philanthropic activities and other activities." N E X T- G E N PH ILOSO PH Y: "We millennials approach philanthropy as if it were a business endeavor. We expect to be partners with the agencies in which we invest—especially at high levels—because these partnerships are just that, investments." M O NTH LY DU E S: "Along with everything else, I volunteer with MAGIC, a program run by Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters [of Greater Boston] that pairs adults with disabilities with a volunteer friend." MICHAEL: Jacket ($3,975), vest ($645), henley shirt ($375), and pants ($1,145), Dolce & Gabbana. 11 Newbury St., 857-254-0669; dolcegabbana.com. Special- edition Speedmaster "Grey Side of the Moon" watch, Omega ($12,000). Sidney Thomas, The Shops at Prudential Center, 617-262-0935; sidneythomas.com. JAMIE: Top ($2,395) and pants ($685), Stella McCartney. Saks Fifth Avenue, The Shops at Prudential Center, 617-262-8500; saks.com. Naga Collection lariat in sterling silver and 18k gold, John Hardy ($995). Saks Fifth Avenue, SEE ABOVE. Clutch, Dries Van Noten ($965). Barneys New York, Copley Place, 617-385-3300; barneys.com BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM 87