A Foundation Apologizes for Self-Promotion
Since this article went to press, GiveWell’s board has removed Holden Karnofsky as its executive director and board secretary. For more information, read The Chronicle’s update on the board’s actions. GiveWell promises to be the “world’s first completely transparent charitable grant maker” (The…
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Scottish billionaire carves out a philanthropic legacy Dundonald, Scotland When Scotland’s richest man, Tom Hunter, made his first major charitable commitment — $100-million to ALSO SEE: Text: The Hunter Foundation help sub-Saharan Africa in 2005 — he said philanthropy was better than “any buzz…
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Did Givewell Take the Right Action in Response to CEO’s Missteps?
Will a foundation’s move cause philanthropy to become less open?
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Grant Maker Demotes Chief Executive After He Disguises His Identity Online
Grant maker demotes chief executive for online missteps
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GiveWell Board Member Seeks Advice About Internet Incident
GiveWell board member seeks advice about Internet incident
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Kenya Upheaval Hurts Charity Work
Rioting in Kenya has aid group concerned about its workers there
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GiveWell co-founder apologizes for self-promotion
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A Charity’s Celebrity-Bashing Campaign Raises Questions
Can celebrity-bashing help a charity attract supporters?
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Keeping an Audience Awake in 2008
Why are many nonprofit presentations boring?
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Head of Charity Watchdog to Stop Blog
Head of charity watchdog decides to stop blog and become a grant maker
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