# Extraordinary Period of Giving

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2000/01/27/extraordinary-period-giving/
- Published: 2000-01-27T00:00:00+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

Speaking of the recent string of major charitable donations by successful e-entrepreneurs,
Stacy Palmer, editor of the Chronicle of Philanthropy in Washington DC, said: “This
is just the beginning of what could be an extraordinary period of giving.”
Speaking
of the recent string of major charitable donations by successful e-entrepreneurs,
Stacy Palmer, editor of the Chronicle of Philanthropy in Washington DC, said: “This
is just the beginning of what could be an extraordinary period of giving.”

Is this true? If so, will it affect the UK, and how long will it last?

Read Bountiful bosses race to give it away by John Cassy at The Guardian.

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