This article is Sean Stannard-Stockton's response to an address by Jacob Harold (of the Hewlett Foundation’s Philanthropy Program) in which he named two “Elephants in the Philanthropic Room”:
* Some nonprofits are better than others
* Some donors are better than others
"Its OK! That’s how life is. Just because some donors and nonprofits are better than others doesn’t mean the others aren’t good people who are trying hard. Doing good is hard work. Really hard work. And some people and organizations are better than others at doing this hard work well."