The Diverse Reality of Philanthropy Can Counter Criticisms
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.
Category: Family Philanthropy
Philanthropic Harm: How “Doing Good” Can Go Bad
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
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
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
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
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
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
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”
This piece by Michael Moody from our 2018 Trends report highlights the rise of the next generation of philanthropists.
Disentangling Donor Intent
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?