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The Making of a Grantmaker

One of the best ways to get into foundation work, of course, is to inherit or marry well………………..Since those options are not available to most of us, what are some other steps one can take to prepar...read the full discussion to share your thoughts

By Martin Lehfeldt Posted on Sunday, November 1, 2009
Honor and Learn From the Past

Ernest J. Arnold, who once directed the affairs of the Russell Charitable Trust (one of the earliest members of the Southeastern Council of Foundations), died recently at the age of 96. His death t...read the full discussion to share your thoughts

By Martin Lehfeldt Posted on Sunday, November 29, 2009
Increasing Your Grantmaking Impact

When markets shrink and foundation assets—despite being collectively measured in the billions of dollars—wither, we are again reminded of philanthropy’s rather relative insignificance in the great ...read the full discussion to share your thoughts

By Martin Lehfeldt Posted on Tuesday, January 5, 2010
 

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