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March 3, 2008, 07:59 PM ET
'Oprah's Big Give' Draws Criticism
The latest project by Oprah Winfrey, the talk-show host and philanthropist, does not give charitable giving a good name, writes Diana R. Sieger, president of the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, on her blog.
While acknowledging that Oprah’s Big Give, a new reality television series, may inspire viewers to contribute to their communities, Ms. Sieger writes, “ I am concerned when giving back is depicted as a contest.”
She adds, “I do not like the depiction of giving as a commercial act of charity and the show seems to be a takeoff on The Apprentice in its approach to giving. Good and responsible philanthropy examines needs, tests various approaches to address the needs and measures the relative success. It is long term — not necessarily depressing or sobering but frankly sometimes it is.”
What do you think of Ms. Winfrey’s new series? Do you think it will ultimately exert a good or bad influence on viewers’ philanthropy? Voice your opinion by clicking the “comments” link below.
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