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Debating Microfinance Programs, and More: Thursday’s Roundup

By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor

April 15, 2010

Are tough times ahead for the field of microfinance? Nathaniel Whittemore, the founder of a start-up technology organization called Assetmap, discusses Tuesday’s New York Times article and why he doesn’t think microfinance is the fallen hero the article subtly suggests it may be.

Philanthropy is now no longer the domain of any single generation, writes Andrew Ho, a blogger for the Council on Foundations. On Re: Philanthropy, Mr. Ho says that the exchange between multiple generations advances the field and equips leaders at all levels to lead today’s philanthropy into a better future.

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About the Author

Maria Di Mento

Senior Editor

Maria directs the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s annual Philanthropy 50, a comprehensive report on America’s most generous donors. She writes about wealthy philanthropists, family and legacy foundations, next generation philanthropy, arts organizations, key trends and insights related to high-net-worth donors, and other topics.