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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

Mawby, Russell G., April 3, 1990

Collection ID:
90-007
Date:
April 3, 1990
Scope Content:
Russell G. Mawby, chief executive officer and chairman of the board of the W.K Kellogg Foundation, discusses his family and childhood on a fruit farm in rural Michigan, the development of his values, and the importance placed on education and agriculture as he grew up. He speaks of his entrance into the field of philanthropy, and his broad definition of philanthropy, foundations, and philanthropic ethics. Mawby outlines some of the main grant making goals of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, including urban and rural education and development, nutritional health on an international scale, and ground water education. In addition, he discusses foundations in American society and what he sees in the future for philanthropy.
Place:
Michigan
  1. Center for Documentary Research and Practice
  2. American Foundations Oral History Project, 1989-1993