We cannot preserve philanthropic and charitable values if we detach them completely from our fundamental personal beliefs and convictions.

Do we live for or do we live off philanthropy?

We cannot preserve philanthropic and charitable values if we detach them completely from our fundamental personal beliefs and convictions.

American philanthropic custom owes much to leadership by business and professional people.

Philanthropy requires thought, action, and passion.

The genius of the tradition as it has developed in America is the unique combination of giving and voluntary service in behalf of independent organizations and institutions devoted to the public interest.

We should never lose sight of the very close link between individual giving and the formation of philanthropic traditions.