March 31, 2023

Forgive, Forget, Receive: Why (Most) Toxic Donors Get a Second Chance

March 31, 2023/ Mike Scutari

A year after South Dakota declined to press charges against T. Denny Sanford, organizations have welcomed the billionaire back into the fold. We look at the complex calculus that goes into accepting support from “toxic” donors.

July 15, 2021

The Sackler Toxic Donor Saga Continues With a Ban on “Reputation-Laundering” Naming Rights

July 15, 2021/ Philip Rojc

As part of a $4.5 billion legal settlement, the opioid-dealing Sackler clan will temporarily relinquish the right to place their name on buildings. It’s a novel development for a family central to the ongoing debate over toxic gifts.