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Joseph, James A., April 23, 1991, bulk February 28, 1991

Collection ID:
90-021
Date:
April 23, 1991, bulk February 28, 1991
Scope Content:
James A. Joseph, the president and chief executive officer of the Council on Foundations, discusses his values, education, career, and philosophy of philanthropy. He speaks of international philanthropy, especially in the context of his book, The Charitable Impulse . In addition, Joseph comments on foundation assessment, philanthropic ethics, diversity and minority groups in philanthropy, and the necessity of leadership. He also reveals his beliefs as to the place of philanthropy in United States society and he speaks of the fewness of jobs and lack of specific training for jobs in the philanthropic world.
  1. Center for Documentary Research and Practice
  2. American Foundations Oral History Project, 1989-1993

McGinly, William, February 28, 1991

Collection ID:
90-023
Date:
February 28, 1991
Scope Content:
William McGinly, chief executive officer and president of the Association for Health Philanthropy, discusses his background, his family, the development of his values, and his entrance into the field of philanthropy. McGinly emphasizes the profound personal importance of education and health care, as well as its importance to the organization which he leads. He discusses some characteristics and experiences that he believes make a good philanthropist. In addition, McGinly comments on the Give to Life Program, philanthropic ethics, diversity in philanthropy, and possible effects of the first Persian Gulf War on American philanthropy.
  1. Center for Documentary Research and Practice
  2. American Foundations Oral History Project, 1989-1993

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