The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Philanthropy Loses Two of Its Giants:
Waldemar Nielsen and Alan Pifer

By Pablo Eisenberg

A touch of greatness marked the lives of Waldemar Nielsen and Alan Pifer, two of philanthropy's legendary figures, who both died last week after suffering long illnesses.

Though they differed in personality, style, and approaches, both men shared the same passion for strengthening the performance and accountability of...

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