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But that money is going to exist whether you accept it or not. You not accepting the money doesn't mean the way it was acquired stops happening.
by lghh 7y ago
But that money is going to exist whether you accept it or not. You not accepting the money doesn't mean the way it was acquired stops happening.
- pmyteh 7y agoSome philanthropic donations are kinda prestige-for-cash deals. My employer, Oxford University, accepted a large chunk of change from Wafic Saïd to endow their business school. If they hadn't taken it, he'd certainly still have the money. But we wouldn't have lowered our own reputation by associating ourselves with a... not spotless businessman. If it's done anonymously, then sure: you're quite right. But if it isn't then there is, in fact, a price. And it's not always a great deal.
- jonny_eh 7y ago> But that money is going to exist whether you accept it or not But by accepting the donation you may be signaling that you're ok with how the donor made their money. By turning it down, you may also have a PR opportunity to spread a positive message.