* written by Jeffrey Klineman in the April 15, 2004 edition of The Chronicle of Philanthropy When he went to the nation’s capital, John A. Calhoun thought he would spend two or three years there, just long enough to do some work for President Jimmy Carter. He ended up spending nearly three decades […]
Faith and Funding Simplified
The issue of funding faith-based public services is simpler than some would think. We are not talking about the gamut of faith- related services. Faith-linked programs, run by or in religious facilities, have been providing effective community services with public money for years. They should continue. Faith-filled programs have rejected public funding, or should not […]
Leading Example
The greatness of leadership does not depend on position, and a great position does not guarantee a great leader. Leadership is grounded in others, not self. It gives to get the best from others. It inspires by commitment and example, not by exhortation.lt is larger than the leader. It inspires and aspires for the greater […]
The Deeper Principles of Prevention
Editorial Published: Foundation News and Commentary July/Aug 2000 (The Council on Foundations, Inc.) by John A. Calhoun Many successful prevention programs are driven by deeply held moral or religious beliefs. We shouldn’t be afraid to admit that. Public policy does not get us up in the morning; our core beliefs do. It’s the principles we […]
