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Category: Family Philanthropy

The Diverse Reality of Philanthropy Can Counter Criticisms

March 1, 2022

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Beth Breeze reminds us that we all have a stake in philanthropy, as both givers and recipients, and it’s time we reclaim it from a reputation of elitism.

Philanthropic Harm: How “Doing Good” Can Go Bad

February 1, 2022

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Michael Moody shares a list of potentially harmful philanthropic practices in the hopes that it sparks further reflection and awareness in the field.

Philanthropy’s Next Gen Is Starting to Make Big Changes

October 18, 2021

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Philanthropy’s next generation is reconfiguring the donor landscape, upending norms in nonprofit organizational practice, and blurring sector boundaries.

In Their Own Words: Four Next Gen Donors Reflect on 2020

May 25, 2021

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Four next gen donors share how 2020 affected them and how they, their peers, and their families tried to step up to help.

Four Ways Next Gen Donors Responded to 2020

April 6, 2021

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

A 2020 survey of next gen donors revealed new ventures and family engagements, as well as stories of frustration as they scrambled to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic in appropriate yet effective ways.

Lessons Learned, Lessons Shared: Reflections From Three Donor Journeys

January 28, 2020

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Michael Moody shares lessons learned from the personal giving journeys of three diverse philanthropists at the 2019 National Summit on Family Philanthropy.

The Boundaries Are Blurring Between Philanthropy and Business

February 13, 2019

By Pat Robinson

This piece from our 2019 Trends report explores a larger trend within philanthropy that looks beyond traditional sector borders to find innovative solutions to some of society’s most intractable challenges.

Why We Need to Know More About Donor Journeys

January 22, 2019

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

A donor’s journey is more than just a story; the journey can have a powerful influence on all aspects of a donor’s giving.

Next Gen Donors and the “Golden Age of Giving”

January 1, 2018

By Pat Robinson

This piece by Michael Moody from our 2018 Trends report highlights the rise of the next generation of philanthropists.

Disentangling Donor Intent

February 1, 2017

By Emily Brenner

What are the core dimensions and key expressions of donor intent, and what questions does it raise for family donors — and for all of us?

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