There was an unstated irony in the theme of my Financial Times column yesterday being that “the Second Great Wave of Philanthropy is alive and well.” At the end of this month, the Financial Times, suffering along with most all newspapers, will be eliminating their Wealth section where my column and all their philanthropy coverage […]
Category Archives: Financial Times Column
The Second Wave of Giving Will Roll On
February 10, 2009 – 4:29 am
This is my most recent column from the Financial Times. You can find an archive of my columns here. The Second Wave of Giving Will Roll On By Sean Stannard-Stockton Published: February 10, 2009 | Link to Original Financial Times column Between the dismal economy, crashing financial markets and the Madoff scandal it would be […]
Sacrifice Notion Sabotages Nonprofits
December 30, 2008 – 9:31 am
My most recent column in the Financial Times. You can find an archive of past columns here. Sacrifice notion sabotages our non-profits By Sean Stannard-Stockton December 30, 2008| Link to Original FT.com column As we finish 2008 amid the worst recession in decades, many Americans are sacrificing some degree of personal comfort to support a […]
A New Role for Community Foundation
November 25, 2008 – 9:12 am
My most recent column for the Financial Times:A New Role for Community FoundationsBy Sean Stannard-StocktonLink to orininal story on FT.com Community foundations in the US are at risk of becoming irrelevant unless they can transform into trusted donor advisers. Since the founding of The Cleveland Foundation in 1914, community foundations have raised charitable funds from […]
‘Blood money’ that became a force for good
August 12, 2008 – 10:11 am
My newest column from the Financial Times is out. For those that read the print edition, my column has been moved to the Tuesday edition. For those keeping score, this column marks the one year anniversary of my On Philanthropy column. You will find the full archive of my past columns here. ‘Blood money’ that […]
Invest in the Best to Make an Impact
June 30, 2008 – 7:36 am
This is my most recent column from the Financial Times. Invest in the best to make an impactBy Sean Stannard-StocktonPublished: June 28, 2008 (link to original FT.com column) Giving money to charity does not necessarily make the world a better place. Nevertheless, most donors believe that donating qualifies as “doing good”. In fact, the gift […]
Givers: Go Out and See For Yourselves
June 3, 2008 – 7:34 am
This is my most recent column from the Financial Times. You can find the full archive of past columns here. Givers: go out and see for yourselves By Sean Stannard-Stockton Published: May 31, 2008 (link to original Financial Times article) I recently left behind my office, with its constantly ringing phone and glowing computer screens, […]
The Foundations of Tax-Efficient Giving
May 15, 2008 – 9:00 am
This is my most recent On Philanthropy Column for the Financial Times. You can find an archive of past columns here. The Foundations of Tax-Efficient GivingBy Sean Stannard-StocktonMay 10, 2008: Link to original story on FT.com Many people think of charitable giving as an item in their annual budget, and measure it as a percentage […]
The Donor Landscape of 2033 is Bright
March 3, 2008 – 9:35 am
My most recent column for the Financial Times: The donor landscape of 2033 is bright By Sean Stannard-Stockton Published: March 1, 2008 Philanthropy is undergoing a transformational shift. While most donors continue to give in the same ways they have for 100 years, the vanguard of philanthropy is busily reforming the fabric of the charitable […]
Satisfaction Guaranteed by a Little Research
February 4, 2008 – 10:18 am
My most recent column for the Financial Times: Are you a hot-tip donor? If you are reading this newspaper, you are probably sophisticated enough not to chase the stock of a company that your friend’s sister’s husband says has a hot new product. But if you are like most people, you decide which non-profits to […]
