Give It Up: Thoughts on Philanthropy and Fundraising: Should Charities Operate Like Businesses?

Give It Up: Thoughts on Philanthropy and Fundraising: Should Charities Operate Like Businesses?: Last week, I went to a forum sponsored by the DC Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP-DC), that explored this question. The panelists were: Mike King, President and CEO, Volunteers of America; Catherine Meloy, President and CEO, Goodwill of Greater Washington; and, Pat Nicklin, EVP/COO, Partnership for Public Service. The panel was moderated by Paul Berry, Founder, Paul Berry & Associates (and a former newscaster in the DC area).