EconTalk Archives, 2013
EconTalk Archives, 2013
EconTalk: Russ Roberts, Library of Economics and Liberty
Pallotta on Charity and the Culture of the Non-Profit Sector
59 minutes Posted Jun 17, 2013 at 11:30 am.
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Dan Pallotta, Chief Humanity Officer of Advertising for Humanity and author of Uncharitable talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about the ideas in his book. Pallotta argues that charities are deeply handicapped by their culture and how we view them. The use of overhead as a measure of effectiveness makes it difficult for charities to attract the best talent, advertise, and invest for the future. Pallotta advocates a new culture for non-profits that takes the best aspects of the for-profit sector to enhance the mission and effectiveness of charities.