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New Priorities for Philanthropy

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 September 2012

Robert L. Bach
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The events of September 11 have forced institutions to reexamine their priorities and practices. Yet the first world war of the twenty-first century has left many wondering if there truly is a war, and what, if anything, different is demanded of them. The philanthropic sector in particular has not changed significantly, and it continues to struggle with fundamental concerns about its directions. If September 11 and its aftermath are to mean anything to philanthropy other than emergency relief, it must be a recognition that now is the time to tackle the problems and tensions that were ignored before the attacks. For nearly a year, philanthropy as a sector has not rallied behind this call for longer-term reform. Philanthropy should take up these tasks, no matter how daunting they may be, for if foundations do not lead the effort, it may be left to the governments and the militaries of the world to respond on their own.

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Ethics & International Affairs , Volume 16 , Issue 2 , September 2002 , pp. 20 - 26
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Copyright © Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs 2002

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