EDITORIAL
Dear Readers, dear Friends,
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As experienced advisors for entrepreneurs and families engaged in philanthropy, we have been privileged to observe their increased interest in such matters in recent years. Their commitment reflects sincere selflessness, as they strive to have a visible and long-lasting impact in the world; they aspire to share values and nurture family ties around a new common goal. Our work with them as donors in recent years gave us the opportunity to reflect on their journey. Their perspectives may vary, depending on their motivations and cultural backgrounds, but each family seeks to develop both a precise and flexible framework that balances the demands of reason and the calls from the heart. Our experience shows that the impulse to engage in philanthropy often comes from a combination of personal commitment and expectations of results. We hope that the personal stories and insights in this publication will be a source of inspiration for some and a source of renewal for others. The purpose of this publication, the first in a series, is to share experiences from this field that is becoming increasingly dense as well as to build a dialogue between different expertise that can emerge through philanthropy. Etienne Eichenberger & Maurice Machenbaum
WISE Insight – SPRING 2013 – NUMBER 1
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