The Strengths and Weaknesses of ‘Philanthrocapitalism’
Sometimes, a book release conflicts with world events in such a dramatic way that you have to feel some sympathy for the authors, whose observations look dated before the printing press even finishes churning. Such is the case with significant portions of Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save…
By PHIL BUCHANAN
Contributor
Profit Is Not the Way Charities Should Measure Success
To the Editor: The beginning was the one heartening point in “A Key Lesson Business Can Teach Charities,” (My View, September 18). The author, Jerr Boschee, recounted the story of someone listening to his presentation about the wonders of corporatizing nonprofits. She walked out describing his…
The money giants Bear Stearns and Lehman Brothers have already fallen, yet too many nonprofit executives and board members are still waiting to see what happens before they start adapting to the current fiscal stress. Yes, you. Even in good times, the most fundamental issue confronting nonprofit…
By Frederick S. Lane
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Donors Wrestle With Uncertainty Over Tax Proposals and Troubled Economy
A California donor might speed up his real-estate gift to a hospital, worried that if capital-gains taxes are raised under a new presidential administration, he would be less well off at the end of the transaction. In Texas, a donor is slowing his plans to create a multimillion-dollar trust to…
By Debra E. Blum
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Changes at Kellogg Fund Raise Questions
Changes at Kellogg Foundation raise questions
By Ian Wilhelm
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Opinion: Foundation Chief Urges Government to Do More to Help Homeowners
Opinion: Foundation chief urges government to do more to help homeowners
Reviews of Philanthrocapitalism
Reviews pour in of the book ‘Philanthrocapitalism’
By Ian Wilhelm
Contributor
Opinion: Unfair Reviews of Annenberg Foundation’s School Effort
Opinion: Unfair reviews of school-improvement effort
Book Review: The Strengths and Weaknesses of “Philanthrocapitalism”
Sometimes, a book release conflicts with world events in such a dramatic way that you have to feel some sympathy for the authors, whose observations look dated before the printing press even finishes churning. Such is the case with significant portions of Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save…
By PHIL BUCHANAN
Contributor