How should philanthropy respond to the US government's sharp cuts to social spending and threats against civil society? Some of the social sector's foremost leaders and thinkers share ideas and strategies for meeting the moment. Plus, read a timely follow-up essay from MacArthur Foundation President John Palfrey.
Any response to this moment must include careful reflection on philanthropy's role in a democratic society.
Previewing one of the great debates of the coming decade.
Claire Dunning’s Nonprofit Neighborhoods examines how the US government funded the growth of—and delegated governance to—the nonprofit sector.
Beth Breeze’s In Defence of Philanthropy offers a passionate rebuttal to criticisms of giving that have dominated public discourse.
Elisabeth S. Clemens’ Civic Gifts demonstrates how voluntarism, long associated with locally based efforts, has been central to the project of building a strong nation-state.
A Yale psychologist offers a passionate account of the negative effects of passion but ends up with a more temperate conclusion.
