Lessons from United Way. (United Way of America)(Perspective)(Column)

From: Association Management | Date: August 1, 1995| Author: McLaughlin, Thomas | Copyright information

Former president of United Way of America, William Aramony, was charged of 25 counts of misrepresentation, connivance and money laundering. This incident has given people a doubtful perception of public charities. Aramony carried out related-party transactions which enriched him. The opportunities for making sophisticated linkages are increasing with the merging of numerous entrepreneurial nonprofit organizations. A deeper understanding of the nature of non-profit management must be understoo...

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