In this conversation, Phil Buchanan, President of the Center for Effective Philanthropy, and Communications Network Contributor Susan Herr, explore attacks on philanthropy, what is motivating these charges, and why it is important for more of us to challenge broad stereotypes that aren't based on evidence.

In addition to serving as President for the Center for Effective Philanthropy, Buchanan was named to the Nonprofit Times 2007 and 2008 “Power and Influence Top 50” list. He holds an MBA from Harvard University and received his undergraduate degree in Government from Wesleyan University.

Running time of this episode is 29 minutes. To view selected sections, use the guide below to forward to the time indicated:

- Center for Effective Philanthropy - Right Place, Right Time (0:00-1:20)
- "Philanthropy is under attack." Hyperbole? (1:20-7:46)
- Who is attacking from inside the gates? (3:24-5:00)
- What is motivating these attacks? )7:47-12:56)
- How can effectively deliver simultaneous the message that the nonprofit sector is good but that it needs to be better? (13:42-18:38)
- Why should I have to speak to what philanthropy as a whole is doing v. my own organization's efforts? (18:39-22:41)
- Why is it time to start violating "communication commandments?" (22:42-26:07)