Surdna’s leaders aren’t the only party with an interest in quashing the conflict. Aaron Dorfman, president of the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy, left a comment on the article saying: “This piece should not have been published. I expect better from the Chronicle.” Like Surdna’s current leaders, the organization Mr. Dorfman leads favors philanthropy that is “responsive to people and communities with the least wealth and opportunity.”