Nonprofits Offer Their Vision for New Hewlett President
By Caroline Preston
Chronicle of Philanthropy
January 2, 2012
Charity officials are weighing in on the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation’s search for a new president.
The $7-billion philanthropy is looking for a leader to replace Paul Brest, who plans to step down later this year after more than a decade in the top role.
In a letter this week to foundation trustees, officials of nine progressive nonprofits said they hoped Hewlett would choose a leader who shares Mr. Brest’s commitment to long-term grants that do not have too many strings attached.
The nonprofit leaders, who include officials from groups like Friends of the Earth, the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy, and the National Council of La Raza, also said they wanted a president who would seek to use the fund’s money to alleviate racial inequality.
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