New Lows in Public Corruption: Gov. Blagojevich Tries His Hand at Philanthropy
Are there lessons for foundations and nonprofits from the corruption cesspool seeping out of the Illinois governor’s office? When political corruption puts its arm around charity and philanthropy, teachable moments emerge and we should all pay attention.
Prospective replacements for Barack Obama’s Illinois senate seat are running as fast and as far as they can from the recently arrested governor of the state, Rod Blagojevich. Nonprofits, foundations, and labor unions might be well advised to join the Illinois pols in creating yardage between them and the pay-to-play state executive.



