May 29, 2008

Curing Career Frustration

Could better training help break down grant makers' feelings of isolation?

By Eric Frazier

Jon Funabiki loved his work as a program officer in the Ford Foundation's media, arts, and culture

unit. In 11 years there, the onetime newspaper reporter made grants that helped train the next generation of Asian-American journalists — a cause dear to his heart.

But as much as he enjoyed his job, he couldn't stay. The people applying for his grants were the ones doing the real work, he ultimately decided. They were out on the front lines of social change, and he

Print Subscription

Digital Subscription

Already have an account? Log In Now.