Every year, billions of dollars are spent on philanthropic efforts around the world. But a lot of that money disappears before it ever has the chance to affect positive change -- whether it's marked for medical research or humanitarian aid. We talk with the president of one of the largest non-profit foundations in the United States about ways to make sure that philanthropic dollars don't go to waste.
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Smart Philanthropy: Money Well Spent
Listen Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 at 1:06 p.m. in Economy, SocietyGuests
Paul Brest
President, The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation; and co-author of "Money Well Spent: A Strategic Plan for Smart Philanthropy (Bloomberg Press)
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