August 23, 2007
Mrs. Astor's Lessons for Philanthropy's New Guard
Two transitions occurred in New York City last week that illuminate an important debate occurring in American philanthropy today.
One was the appointment of Luis A. Ubiñas as the next president of the Ford Foundation. Mr. Ubiñas is a business consultant with no previous grant-making experience.
The other was the death of Brooke Astor, a legendary donor who made numerous large gifts to educational and cultural institutions in the city.
Each stands for a
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