by Adam Meyerson
From Philanthropy magazine, September / October 2004
We look forward to our 2004 Annual Meeting at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida, November 11 to 13. In the meantime, our hearts and prayers go out to the Florida families and communities...
by Adam Meyerson
From Philanthropy magazine, May / June 2004
The purpose of the philanthropic foundation is to achieve the charitable objectives of the donor or donors who establish it. The primary enforcer of this purpose is the board of trustees or...
by Adam Meyerson
From Philanthropy magazine, March / April 2004
The Philanthropy Roundtable plans an exciting array of programs and publications in 2004. Here are some of the highlights: Annual Meeting. Our 13th annual meeting will take place at The...
by Adam Meyerson
From Philanthropy magazine, January / February 2004
The recovery of the peregrine falcon is one of the most dramatic environmental success stories of our times. As Tom Bray describes in his cover story, “Soaring High,” peregrine falcons...
by Adam Meyerson
From Philanthropy magazine, May / June 2007
The Philanthropy Roundtable’s breakthrough group strategy has been central to our growth and influence. Our four current breakthrough groups—K-12 education, higher education, conservation,...
by Adam Meyerson
From Philanthropy magazine, July / August 2007
Our 16th annual meeting, which will take place in Dana Point, California, from November 8 to 10, 2007, is shaping up to be one of our best. Our keynote speakers personify our conference...
by Adam Meyerson
From Philanthropy magazine, November / December 2007
Independent Sector have issued their “Principles for Good Governance and Ethical Practice: A Guide for Charities and Foundations.” The document was prepared by the Panel on the Nonprofit...
by Adam Meyerson
From Philanthropy magazine, January / February 2007
Our colleagues at Independent Sector have issued 29 draft “principles of self-regulation” as part of the Panel on the Nonprofit Sector convened by IS at the request of Max Baucus and...
by Adam Meyerson
From Philanthropy magazine, March / April 2007
A new book on business management offers a useful framework for thinking about philanthropy. The book is called The Science of Success, and it is written by Charles G. Koch, chairman and...
by Adam Meyerson
From Philanthropy magazine, Summer 2008
The Philanthropy Roundtable applauds the decision by California Assembly Member Joe Coto to withdraw AB 624 from legislative consideration this year. This bill would have required large...
by Adam Meyerson
From Philanthropy magazine, Spring 2008
The Philanthropy Roundtable has decided this year to make a significant long-term commitment to the protection of philanthropic freedom—the right of donors and foundations to choose how and...
by Adam Meyerson
From Philanthropy magazine, Winter 2008
The California State Assembly recently passed legislation that represents a sharp departure from the traditional American relationship between government and private foundations. AB 624,...
by Adam Meyerson
From Philanthropy magazine, Fall 2008
The turmoil in the banking system and the decline of the stock market are hurting philanthropy in two ways. First, they have substantially diminished the assets of many of our country’s...