Where Most Needed

Autism Speaks, but Not with One Voice

The Autism Speaks organization has merged several advocacy organizations under its umbrella to become a dominant fundraiser in a crowded field.  But controversial theories about the cause of the condition present a challenge to the founders even from their own daughter. 

Fundraisers Make Sure Something is in It for Me

Savvy participants in fundraising events for medical research use their leverage to steer funding to research that benefits their own family members.