Who’s Who in Philanthropy: Lifting the Veil of Secrecy
Ask any grant seeker to share his or her complaints about grant makers, and near the top of the list you’re sure to discover the absence of frank communication: Philanthropists seem about as open to disclosure as the old Soviet Politburo. Sure, most foundations are happy to provide program…
By Michael H. Shuman
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‘Progressive Philanthropy’ Should Cast a Wider Net
The progressive movement in philanthropy may soon find itself on the “reject” pile of history if it continues to embrace politically correct standards that most Americans would find laughable. One recent example of this is a study of “progressive grant making” that was released in September by the…
By Michael H. Shuman
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