“You Can’t Pick and Choose.” A Revealing Look at Why Leaders Accept Toxic Donations

“You Can’t Pick and Choose.” A Revealing Look at Why Leaders Accept Toxic Donations

Unlike most nonprofit leaders who’ve received toxic gifts, Bard President Leon Botstein has clearly laid out his reasons for soliciting donations from Jeffrey Epstein. We suspect he isn’t the only decision-maker who thinks this way.

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For Institutions That Got in Bed With a Toxic Donor, Here’s How to Make Things Right

For Institutions That Got in Bed With a Toxic Donor, Here’s How to Make Things Right

As the wealthy class and its philanthropy come under scrutiny, more executives at universities and other nonprofits are grappling with how to deal with gifts from disgraced donors. A recent well-handled case at OSU offers a blueprint.

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Think Before You Ask: Five Takeaways for Fundraisers from the Epstein Scandal

Think Before You Ask: Five Takeaways for Fundraisers from the Epstein Scandal

Professional fundraisers often have little control over who’s giving to the institutions for which they work. How can development staff protect their careers from scandals sparked by toxic donors like Jeffrey Epstein?

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