I’d argue that many donors are surprisingly diversified given direct application of philosophical theory, yes.
I agree.
I’d say the ultimate decision makers are donors, not eg evaluators.
I agree in the sense the money influenced by grantmakers and evaluators ultimately comes from donors. However, are you suggesting grantmakers and evaluators diversify their grants and recommendations in significant part to appeal to donors? I agree to some extent, and it makes sense for grantmakers and evaluators to do it up to a point such that they can influence more funds. Them having a very narrow portfolio would tend to attract less funds.
I agree.
I agree in the sense the money influenced by grantmakers and evaluators ultimately comes from donors. However, are you suggesting grantmakers and evaluators diversify their grants and recommendations in significant part to appeal to donors? I agree to some extent, and it makes sense for grantmakers and evaluators to do it up to a point such that they can influence more funds. Them having a very narrow portfolio would tend to attract less funds.