Wednesday, February 07, 2007

Charity prez weighs in on philanthropy - News

Charity prez weighs in on philanthropy - News: "Susan Berresford, president of the Ford Foundation and one of Forbes Magazine's most powerful women in business, spoke at the Fuqua School of Business Tuesday about the changing face of philanthropy.

Berresford focused on new and old types of philanthropic organizations, stressing her dislike for labels, and encouraged a more united attempt at attacking social issues. The Ford Foundation, which was established in 1936, is the second-largest foundation in the United States.

'We should not be using this old-new dichotomy that separates people,' Berresford said. 'We can instead try to see what is new and exciting that can help our field to be better.'"

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