In Character: What are your thoughts on that phrase you often hear, ‘giving back to society’ : I hate it : Why do you hate it :  It implies that those who have made money have taken from society. In fact, they have already given to society. They are great entrepreneurs. They’ve helped create wealth. They’ve helped to create jobs and opportunity : Could you give us a brief description of the work of your organization, the Philanthropy Roundtable? Why do you encourage donors to give money in their lifetimes rather than as bequests : We are an association of about 500 philanthropic foundations and very charitable families. Our mission is to help donors advance freedom, opportunity, and personal responsibility, both in this country and abroad. We also have a special interest in helping donors achieve their philanthropic intent. Unfortunately, the sad history of the modern foundation is the history of one great foundation after another ignoring or in some cases explicitly violating the most cherished principles of their founders.