The Emergence of Philanthropy in China
A report from the first-ever China Philanthropy Forum.
Philanthropy - Articles
Innovative ideas for donors, foundation leaders, and philanthropists (more)
Upending the Power Structure of Giving
The issues and effects of “diverse donors” are no longer marginal, but a central part of the complex philanthropic and social sector in the US.
Scrooge’s Revenge: More on Giving Tuesday
Pushing back against efforts that are likely to lead to disappointment, and three ways we might reframe the initiative.
What Price Democracy?
A slippery slope: from good-willed private philanthropy in support of public goals to a system in which private goals predominate.
Giving Black
A study from Liberty Hill Foundation provides insights into building philanthropy in African American communities.
The Art of Love in Philanthropy
Sublime philanthropy demands an emotional investment as much as it demands economic and process investment.
The Humanitarian Technologist’s Dilemma
We must push for inclusion of technology in grant proposals.
The First Rule of Corporate Social Responsibility Is Not What You Think
What corporations do to society is far more important than what corporations can do for society.
Counting Aloud Together
A behind-the-scenes look at how grantmakers and nonprofits can work together to build a data-driven culture.
Why the Art of Philanthropy Trumps the Science
A new kind of "reflective metrics" would help us measure the art of what philanthropy aspires to do.