May 15, 2011
Soros Says Donors Who Measure Results Are on a 'False Track’
Derek Lieu, for The Chronicle
George Soros once wanted his foundations to dissolve after his death but now fears abandoning the causes he cherishes.
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Derek Lieu, for The Chronicle
George Soros once wanted his foundations to dissolve after his death but now fears abandoning the causes he cherishes.
George Soros, measurement maven?
Not a chance.
In an interview this month at his New York City home, Mr. Soros, the billionaire financier and founder of the Open Society Foundations, discussed his feelings about how other philanthropists approach their giving.
His biggest critique: too much focus on quantifying results.
While Mr. Soros says he appreciates the innovative spirit that some younger donors, particularly those who made their money in technology, have
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