The Giving Pledge’s Message: Philanthropy Is Not a Solo Act
The giving style of the investor Julian H. Robertson Jr., one of the dozens of donors who pledged big shares of their fortunes to charity, demonstrates why persistence and collaboration matter so much in philanthropy.
By Thomas J. Tierney
Contributor
Opinion: Nature of Service Affects Benefits of Volunteering
As community service becomes more of a given in young people’s lives, research indicates that the nature of the work and follow-up service learning affect how much volunteers get out of the experience and whether they keep it up, a New York Times business columnist writes.
Integrity of Nonprofit Groups at Stake in Congressional Earmark Proces
Questionable nonprofit groups have been created to accept federal money on behalf of corporations, raising new concerns about how lawmakers steer aid to pet projects, writes a Chronicle columnist.
By PABLO EISENBERG
Contributor
Opinion: Smithsonian Should Rethink Building Another Museum
In an opinion piece for The Washington Post, a commentator questions whether it is prudent for the Smithsonian to introduce another ethnic museum, given that Americans are becoming increasingly multicultural—possibly rendering ethnic museums obsolete.
Opinion: Corporate Philanthropy Is ‘Tantamount to Stealing’
A recent speech by HSBC Chairman Stephen Green praising corporate philanthropy “should have sparked moral outrage” among the publicly traded banking giant’s shareholders, an author argues in a Wall Street Journal opinion column.
In the Arts: N.Y. Philharmonic Maestro Earned $3.3-Million Last Season
The New York Philharmonic paid Lorin Maazel $3.3-million in his final season as music director, The New York Times reports.
Colleges Do Too Little to Attract Support From Younger Alumni
A new survey of 700 young alumni, mostly from the U.S. News & World Report’s 100 top-ranked national universities, lists reasons young graduates tend not to donate, says The Chronicle of Higher Education.
The Gates-Buffett Giving Pledge Won’t Do Much Good Unless It Changes Philanthropy
It’s time for billionaires to give a bigger share of their wealth to charities that serve vulnerable people, writes a Chronicle columnist.
By PABLO EISENBERG
Contributor
Opinion: Corporate Philanthropy May Be Harming Business
Corporate philanthropy and “social responsibility” may be undermining the ability of businesses to stay focused on their main goal of making profits, says an opinion article in The Washington Post.
Opinion: ‘Live Aid Model’ a Failure for Africa Relief
Despite their success in raising funds and awareness, the 1985 Live Aid concert and other strictly aid-based efforts have failed to combat hunger in Africa, according to a Wall Street Journal opinion column.