Mary Ellen Collins interviewed Alan D. Solomont, chair of Solomont-Bailis Ventures in Massachusetts, in a recent Advancing Philanthropy magazine. In addition to the article there is a great Q&A with him. You can click here to learn more about Advancing Philanthropy (unfortunately the entire article is not available online). Mr. Solomont chairs the board of Hebrew Senior Life (Boston), vice chair of Boston Medical Center, and serves on the boards of the Jewish Fund for Justice, Cradles to Crayons, Heller School at Brandeis University, the New Israel Fund, WGEH Educational Foundation, Tufts University, and the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library.
“My father grew up quite poor, but he was passionate about tzedakah (the Jewish notion righteous giving). No matter how little he had, he was taught to give and to provide for those less fortunate.”
“My father grew up quite poor, but he was passionate about tzedakah (the Jewish notion righteous giving). No matter how little he had, he was taught to give and to provide for those less fortunate.”
- “I learned that those of us who are more fortunate have a responsibility to those who are less so.”
- “The most satisfying philanthropy is when I’m engaged with both time and effort.”
- “I’m very frustrated with anonymous giving . . . . Anonymous giving misses an opportunity to set an example for others.”
- “I hope it’s [my philanthropy] going to motivate other people.”
Tom Wilson
Author, Winning Gifts
Author, Winning Gifts
Permanent Link: Major Donor Interview
http://majorgiftsguru.com/2008/03/major-donor-interview.html
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