How to Give Big to a Small Charity - McDermott Will & Emery

How to Give Big to a Small Charity

Overview


Neil Kawashima, a frequent adviser on philanthropic matters, said there often is “a disconnect between what a donor wants and expects, and what the charitable organization wants or expects.” To overcome this he recommended having a “clear and frank” discussion about both the donor’s and nonprofit’s goals to help define expectations and avoid misunderstandings.