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Funding Fathers: The Unsung Heroes of the Conservative Movement Hardcover – September 9, 2008

by Nicole Hoplin (Author), Ron Robinson (Author)

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Money changes everything, especially in politics. Politicians, think tanks, and political parties would not be where they are without monetary gifts. Yet, when it comes to celebrating donors, the media often praise liberals for their selfless giving and criticize conservatives for their selfish hoarding. But Ron Robinson and Nicole Hoplin, leaders of Young America's Foundation, set the record straight in Funding Fathers: The Unsung Heroes of the Conservative Movement. Part historical account of the conservative movement and part exposé about political philanthropy, Funding Fathers busts the myth that conservatives donate less money than democrats and exposes how the media, liberal organizations, and even conservatives perpetuate this lie. In Funding Fathers, Robinson and Hoplin reveal:
* How conservative donors have had as much influence on the conservative movement as people like Ronald Reagan and William F. Buckley Jr.
* Why anonymous donations can do more harm than good to the conservative movement
* How donations benefiting conservative ideas are often misappropriated at universities across the U.S.
* How conservative politicians and organizations use donations more efficiently than liberals

Money matters. But it is not the size of the donation that counts, it is the impact it makes. Funding Fathers shows how the unsung heroes of the conservative movement have not only influenced the past, but also how they continue to shape the future.

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248 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Regnery Publishing
Publication date

September 9, 2008
Dimensions

6.25 x 1.25 x 9.25 inches
ISBN-10

1596985623
ISBN-13

978-1596985629
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The Heroes Behind the Conservative Movement

We all know about Barry Goldwater and Ronald Reagan, but who knows about Holmes Tuttle, Henry Regnery, and Antony Fisher? Yet it was devoted conservatives like Tuttle, Regnery, and dozens of others, who paved the way for leaders like Goldwater and Reagan by financing and helping to create a conservative movement of ideas and people. In Funding Fathers, authors Ron Robinson and Nicole Hoplin tell the untold, behind-the-scenes stories of the men and women who made the conservative movement the giant force it is today. In Funding Fathers, you'll learn:

* How a chicken egg smuggler created one of the most influential economic institutes in the world
* How three California businessmen propelled Ronald Reagan into America's political consciousness
* How William F. Buckley Jr. turned a book deal and a $100,000 investment into one of the most influential publications of our time
* How "Spike" Hennessy helped resurrect Hillsdale College
* Why Clarence Manion was the father of The Conscience of a Conservative

Funding Fathers is essential reading for those who want to know the inside story of the conservative movement and learn about its largely unheralded heroes.

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"This indispensable work is a must-read for donors to the Conservative Movement as well as those considering gifts to our cause. Funding Fathers tells the story of how the Conservative Movement really came to be, but more importantly, provides guidance on how to advance the next generation of conservative ideas, as the new Funding Fathers and Mothers."

--75th U.S. Attorney General Edwin Meese III

"Here is the authoritative account of conservatism's Golden Donors--the men and women of means and vision whose remarkable largesse has made the Conservative Movement the most important political movement in America."

--Dr. Lee Edwards, Distinguished Fellow in Conservative Thought, The Heritage Foundation

"This unique, insightful book informs us of the many principled "guardian angels" who were the essential wind under the wings of the winning Conservative Movement. The dedication, the courage and character of these patriotic men and women tell the whole story of how many of our shared principles were advanced due to their undaunted, generous leadership. "The future of our Land of Opportunity for all will require similar creative teamwork and unflinching determination to stand strong for Freedom!"

--Virginia governor George Allen

"Funding Fathers reveals the remarkable tale of how a handful of contributions sparked the proliferation of conservative ideas. The success of the Conservative Movement makes this an indispensible guidebook for anyone who seeks to financially advance a cause, whether their gifts are large or small."

--Bestselling author Dinesh D'Souza

"As a fundraiser I have observed that philanthropy usually results from vision and passion. These are wonderful stories about philanthropy in action. That is, people who believe in something and help make their vision become reality through a gift of time and resources."

--William T. Sturtevant, Senior vice president for principal gifts, University of Illinois Foundation

"Ron Robinson and Nicole Hoplin have written the first book of its kind. It is long overdue. It reveals inside information I've never read before of some of the major players of the Conservative Movement. I found the book packed with information--a lot of it never before disclosed. I was at once reminded of how a few individuals and families changed the course of history in this nation--much like our Founding Fathers at this country's birth."

--Jerold Panas, Jerold Panas, Linzy, &Partners, Consultants to Philanthropy

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Regnery Publishing; First Edition (September 9, 2008)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 248 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1596985623
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1596985629
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.03 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1.25 x 9.25 inches

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William Wallace

Donations that made a world of difference

Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2008

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A great message in the book is that every gift makes a difference, regardless of its size. Even gifts that seem at the time they are made to be small or relatively meaningless, in the grand scheme of things can still have a profound affect on the conservative movement and our world as a whole. I find those stories in the book particularly motivating and fun to read about.

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Cheryl Romano

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Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2015

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I knew an individual in the book. It confirms details told to me 30 years ago. Some of the details could not be revealed earlier because they may have caused harm to certain persons. Great story!

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David B. Farley

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Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2015

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T. S. Estes

Propaganda masquerades as history

Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2011

Funding Fathers is political clap-trap designed encourage people to donate to conservative causes. This book about history is really propaganda for the American Right-wing. Its a paper back fund-raiser, first they sell you the book, cha-ching, then when you read it they sell you on the idea of donating to the cause of stopping liberals. This would be more effective if the book didn't read as a 250 page love letter to affluent financiers of regressive policies.
The best story was of the self made man who died at the Reagan White House only to leave millions to an organization that purchased and maintains the Reagan Ranch to inculcate people with ideas and facts about Reagan. This story is interesting because it makes it sound like Reagan may have killed the man and then looted his corpse.

All in all this book is not worth the time it takes to order, much less read. If you decide to purchase it, make sure to buy it used. Don't waste your money on this snooze-fest.

I think the other reviews were written by the publisher.

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Tropical Phil

Too bad it wasn`y written on facial quality "toilet paper"

Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2015

Too bad it wasn`y written on facial quality "toilet paper". At least it could be properly recycled and put to a proper use after all.

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Patrick X. Coyle

At last, the impact of how individuals can make a difference in the Conservative Movement is revealed.

Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2008

This is the only book of its kind.

For those who follow the Conservative Movement, this book documents those who made prominent conservative success stories possible. We may know about The Conscience of a Conservative, National Review, etc., but who made those possible? It took funds to get those projects started. This book finally gives credit to those individuals.

It is amazing the influence individuals can have when they choose to sacrifice their own personal wealth to advance the Conservative Movement. William Volker and Harold Luhnow created the Volker Fund which sparked a revival of free market ideas. They made possible for someone like Milton Friedman to attend the first meeting of the Mont Pelerin Society which sparked his further interest in free market ideas. They also subsidized the translation of Bastiat's The Law into English among many other projects and initiatives.

This is just one of the amazing stories contained in the book.

For anyone who wants to know who made many of the Conservative Movement's most well-known success stories possible, definitely purchase this book!

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Chris Koerber

Unknown Stores about the Birth of Conservativism

Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2010

"And before there was Ronald Reagan there was Barry Goldwater, and before there was Barry Goldwater there was National Review, and before there was National Review, there was Bill Buckley with a spark in his mind..." - George Will

So starts Chapter 3 of this interesting book. It's a quick read but chock full of information that makes you think "Gee, I didn't know that!"

I learned that William F. Buckley penned God and Man at Yale based on his experience there during the 1940s. I thought, as do many, that the Liberalism of the Ivy League started in the '60s.

Buckley was also key in the founding of the YAF - Young Americans for Freedom. YAF, in 1974, created the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) dedicated to to the growth of conservative ideas.

I recommend this book to Conservatives and Independents who want to know more about the roots of the Conservatism. I'd also recommend it to Liberals who want to know how the opposition thinks!

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Peter F. Schweizer

great stories that too few know about...

Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2008

This book provides numerous inspiring stories about individuals who give of their resources to help improve our country. Some of the stories are truly spine-tingling. Consider the man who emigrated to this country, made a lot of money, and then met Ronald Reagan in the White House. He died at the White House with Reagan standing over him. A tragedy....but the man left millions to an organization that years later...purchased the Reagan Ranch to preserve it and make it available for young people to enjoy and learn about Ronald Reagan. And the organization in question, Young America's Foundation, where the authors work, didn't even know the story until after the ranch had been purchased. I highly recommend this book.

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