Philanthropy in the 21st Century
The Foundation Center's 50th Anniversary Interviews
Throughout the Foundation Center’s 50th anniversary year in 2006,
Philanthropy News Digest featured a series of special Newsmakers interviews (identified below by our 50th anniversary logo) that illuminate both the current state and future of American philanthropy. We have now published these interviews in a printed volume,
Philanthropy in the 21st Century.
Matthew Bishop, co-author, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World
PND spoke with the New York bureau chief of The Economist about his new book, the growing concentration of wealth in the United States, and the role of philanthropy in a democratic society....
12/11/08
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Paul Brest, President, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation: Smart Philanthropy in Tough Times
PND spoke with the Brest about the impact of the economic crisis on Hewlett and other foundations, the importance of a strategic approach in philanthropic work, and why the stakes have never been higher....
11/20/08
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Agnes Gund, Arts Patron and President Emerita, Museum of Modern Art
PND recently spoke with Gund about her lifetime commitment to the arts, her perspective on the changing of the guard at several major arts organizations, and her family's ongoing philanthropic ventures....
10/28/08
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Steven J. McCormick, president and CEO, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
PND spoke with McCormick recently about his tenure at the Nature Conservancy, his new role and responsibilities at the Moore Foundation, the foundation's approach to environmental grantmaking, and the challenges facing environmental philanthropy....
6/19/08
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Deborah Marrow, Director, Getty Foundation: Shaping the Future of Arts Grantmaking
PND spoke recently with the Getty Foundation director about the structure of the Getty organization, its efforts to assist arts groups and cultural institutions in post-Katrina New Orleans, and the future of arts organizations....
3/12/08
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