Happy Labor Day, recognizing that for many, this is not a holiday but a work day. I just read an article on donations to colleges and universities and how they failed to vet the source of donations — namely from Jeffrey Epstein. The Higher Education Times (a UK publication) said anonymity was an approach although not fully protective. 3 thoughts: 1. How carefully ARE donations actually vetted in real life on campuses? Sure, smaller colleges can vet more, and big donations stand out everywhere as worthy of vetting. But how much money comes in from sources that, if we looked, would be deemed institutionally unacceptable? 2. Cozying up to donors is a big part of fundraising. So didn’t these institutions meet and stay in touch w/ Epstein? Harvard said it isn’t returning the $$ it got. Is that because it was received before convictions? Didn’t Harvard send updates/reports to him? Couldn’t Harvard show some grace and donate an identical amount to fund for his victims? Ok: just return it. 3. Wouldn’t it be easy to fool a college/university as to a donation’s source? Just create layers. Now ask: Is Sackler money being returned or just new $$ not bring taken by educational institutions? I’d say we need to do more thinking about donor source. Honorary Degrees too. …see more

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OK -- here's an unusual post but in the spirit of holiday giving and the need for different and unusual gifts for what will be an unusual holiday season: Gift time with a children's book author who can read with your children and work with them on a project. One hour time slot includes a PDF of the book chosen and lots of opportunity for online engagement. And only 6 slots are available; a one in forever offer. OK, I'm not an actor or entertainer. And not famous (in most circles). But, it is a gift that keeps on giving and it is a way (for a reasonable price) to bring joy into the home. Here's the link to sign up. Pick the session (two offered) and 6 slots between now and early 2021. Enjoy. https://lnkd.in/epY--xA …see more

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