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Hard experience taught Tata Trusts that sustainability must be a key criterion for its work

09/28/2016
philanthropy in India | Ratan Tata | saying no | why philanthropy is hard | working with grantees

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Two checkbooks: Laura and John Arnold separate their foundation giving from opportunities outside the scope of the LJAF’s mission

11/27/2013
John and Laura Arnold | saying no

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Saying “no:” How Charles Bronfman keeps the majority of his resources focused on core projects

11/27/2013
Charles Bronfman | getting better | saying no

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“Outlier problems”: George Kaiser helps his foundation identify local priorities with a quick homework assignment

11/27/2013
advice to a new philanthropist | George Kaiser and Ken Levit | picking causes | saying no

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Due diligence through friends: For Josh Bekenstein, friends and philanthropy go hand-in-hand

11/27/2013
conducting due diligence | Josh Bekenstein | saying no

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Saying no: Melinda Gates says having a strategy makes it easier

11/27/2013
Bill and Melinda Gates | Melinda Gates | saying no
           
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