Word: sorensons
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...Kristin Sorenson, who directs East Asian operations in the Development Office, says the region lacks a "longstanding tradition of philanthropy," so that most donations to Harvard from Asia are "based on people's relationships with the institution...
...funds have an impact on issues that are of concern in the region," Sorenson says. "That makes a difference...
...example of Harvard's attention to regional concerns, Sorenson cites environmental research directed at reducing carbon dioxide levels in China...
...Though Sorenson says personal ties lie behind most contributions from Asia, Vogel explained that gifts from the region are more likely to be institutional in origin than U.S. gifts, which tend to come from alumni...
Typically, when large contributions are made the Development Office responds by seeking the donor's consent and then publicizing the donation, Sorenson says. But, she adds, "this is not something we've focused on to date" with gifts from Asia...