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On Wall Street April 1, 2012 Michelle Lodge	Five Questions With King McGlaughon King McGlaughon of Foundation Source, which provides back-room support for foundations, tells how a financial advisor's knowledge of philanthropy gives him or her an edge.
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AFP eWire April 17, 2006	Value of Relationships Between State Regulators and Philanthropy State and charity regulators and philanthropy can work together to strengthen the philanthropic sector, argues a new report published by the Council on Foundations and the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers.
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AFP eWire April 2, 2008	Ethics Still a Hot-Button Issue in Philanthropy, New Survey Finds Percentage-based commissions paid to fundraisers tops the list of unethical fundraising behavior.
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Foundation News & Commentary Jan/Feb 2005 Paula J. Kelly	Generosity & Integrity: Values for Leadership in Philanthropy The theme of the Council on Foundations' 56th Annual Conference underscores the values that sustain grantmakers throughout the year.
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