Lessons from a Pandemic: Only Trust and Deep Ties Will Sustain Change



In his April Giving Compass blog post, our chief executive David Bonbright discusses the importance of deepening relationships in times like these.

Lessons from a Pandemic: Only Trust and Deep Ties Will Sustain Change

If I had a $1,000 for every time I have heard a philanthropist say that philanthropy was harder to get right than business, I would be, well, wealthy.

Business is openly based on trading goods and services as transactions. A narrow transactional approach requires only loose ties between people. Philanthropy is based on serving others through compassionate action. To meet its aspiration, it requires deeper ties and connections. Continue reading…