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Category: 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?

Rising Wealth Concentration

January 18, 2017

By Pat Robinson

This feature from our 2017 Trends report highlights the need for education as unprecedented amounts of money flow to charitable causes.

Generational Transition of Wealth and Leadership

January 18, 2017

By Pat Robinson

This feature from our 2017 Trends report suggests that the next gen of major donors will be the most significant philanthropists ever.

Types of Philanthropic Harm

February 22, 2011

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.

Everybody’s Philanthropic Autobiography, Part II: How do we write it?

January 19, 2011

By Emily Brenner

Michael Moody encourages us to think and talk about our philanthropic experiences as a way to embrace their self-image as committed, thoughtful philanthropists.

Everybody’s Philanthropic Autobiography, Part I: Why does it matter?

January 18, 2011

By Emily Brenner

Michael Moody explains how reflecting on our own philanthropic experiences and stories can help us become better, more active, more self-aware philanthropists.

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