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O'Connell, Brian, May 2, 1991

Collection ID:
90-031
Date:
May 2, 1991
Scope Content:
Brian O'Connell, a philanthropist at the Independent Sector, discusses his background, education, and career at the Independent Sector. He speaks of diversity and the interplay between government and philanthropy. O'Connell comments on foundations in United States' society, his thoughts on the future on American philanthropy, and, more specifically, the agenda and description of the Independent Sector.
  1. Center for Documentary Research and Practice
  2. American Foundations Oral History Project, 1989-1993

Slutsky, Lorie, September 10, 1990

Collection ID:
90-017
Date:
September 10, 1990
Scope Content:
Lorie Slutsky, president of New York Community Trust, speaks of her background and career as a philanthropist in this interview. She discusses the grant making procedures at the New York Community Trust as well as its priorities, which include children, youth, families, health, community development, and education. Additionally, she describes its mission, philosophy, and structure, and comments on the increasing diversity in the Trust, especially regarding the large number of women on the board and staff, the processes involved, and idea of philanthropy and grant evaluation.
Place:
New York, New York
  1. Center for Documentary Research and Practice
  2. American Foundations Oral History Project, 1989-1993

Taylor, Alfred H., Jr., January 25, 1991

Collection ID:
90-020
Date:
January 25, 1991
Scope Content:
Alfred H. Taylor, Jr., the board chairman of the Kresge Foundation, speaks of his background and career in philanthropy. He emphasizes the history and priorities of the Kresge Foundation, as well as its grant making procedures. Taylor discusses the relations between the professional staff and trustees of the foundation, as well as the question of foundations serving their own interests or areas of preferred service. In addition, he speaks of the increase in diversity in philanthropy.
  1. Center for Documentary Research and Practice
  2. American Foundations Oral History Project, 1989-1993