From PhilanthropyWiki
This article from the July/August 2004 edition of the US magazine Foundation News & Commentary asks "Is grantmaking the pinnacle of a career in the nonprofit sector? What comes next? Is there life after philanthropy?" It looks at the options for professionals who have left philanthropy, and proposes some ways in which grantmaking can prepare people for their next job. The article profiles 17 individuals who have left the philanthropic sector, detailing their reflections on the strengths and limitations of grantmaking positions in providing a framework for other pathways to the public benefit. It also explores implications for professional development of professional philanthropic staff.
