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American Foundations Oral History Project, 1989-1993

Interviewee
Aramony, William; April 30, 1991

Call Number
90-028

Physical Description

21 pages; 1 tape, 1 7/8 ips, 58 minutes; index; United Way of America annual report and fact sheet, biographical sketch of interviewee

Interviewer
Lichtenberg, Naomi

Access Status

Open

Scope and Content Note

In this interview, William Aramony discusses his career in philanthropy and social work which has culminated in his ascension to the position of president of the United Way of America. Aramony speaks about the organization and mission of the United Way, the changes it has undergone, some of its main functions and beneficiaries, and the central issue of fundraising, especially in the context of the growing number of government-supported not-for-profit organizations increasing competition for a limited amount of available funds.

  • Keywords
    • Corporation Names
    • United Way of America
    • Occupation Names
    • philanthropist
    • Subjects
    • philanthropy
    • values
    • education