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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
A Gift From Challenging Times

I’m pleased that some folks are beginning to verbalize their sense that the tough times through which we’ve been moving can actually be seen as a gift. I happen to agree. It’s a difficult period bu...read the full discussion to share your thoughts

By Martin Lehfeldt Posted on Monday, August 24, 2009
 

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