About Waldemar Nielsen
Lived 1917 – 2005 (aged 88). Waldemar Nielsen was an American sociologist, writer and philanthropist.
Waldemar A. Nielsen (March 27, 1917 – November 2, 2005) was an American author and an expert on philanthropy and philanthropic organizations.
Biography He is best known for writing the 1972 book The Big Foundations which looked into the finances and operations of American philanthropic foundations with assets above $100 million.
In 1985, he wrote The Golden Donors, which, like The Big Foundations, concluded that philanthropic organizations were too cautious and few were delivering on their promise.
Georgetown University hosts a lecture series named after Nielsen, the Waldemar A. Nielsen Issue Forums in Philanthropy, which hosts speakers discussing research into philanthropy.
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Who was Waldemar Nielsen?
American sociologist (1917–2005)
When was Waldemar Nielsen born?
Waldemar Nielsen was born on 27 March 1917 in Greensburg.
When did Waldemar Nielsen die?
Waldemar Nielsen died on 2 November 2005 in New York City.
What was Waldemar Nielsen's occupation?
Waldemar Nielsen was a sociologist, writer and philanthropist.
What nationality was Waldemar Nielsen?
Waldemar Nielsen was American.
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