Culture Commentary
The Drawbacks of Woke Philanthropy
No doubt you’ve heard about “woke” this and that. I’ve watched developments in the world of “woke capitalism” with concern, especially as…
Is Philanthropy A Form of Free Speech?
I came across this fascinating interview sometime last year and am finally getting around to sharing it here. Philanthropy Roundtable interviewed Nadine…
Which Generation Has the Greatest Economic Power?
Which U.S. generation holds the most economic power? That’s the focus of a post by Iman Ghosh for Visual Capitalist, a piece…
Family Legacy, Community, and Theology of Place
What is “theology of place”? RuthAnne Irvin writes a wonderful article on place, telling the story of Ruthie Leming, wife, mother of…
Be Grateful for the Gift of Opportunity
OK, I had to laugh. I saw this post on Visual Capitalist earlier this month: Which country is the cheapest for starting…
Supreme Court Ruling Affirms the Importance of Donor Privacy
The U.S. Supreme Court last week delivered a win for donor privacy. The court ruled 6-3 that the California Attorney General’s requirement…
Anti-Asian Prejudice and the World of the Generous
I would never be inclined to think that my struggles were the same as other ethnic minorities. They were not. But they…
Do Private Foundations Hoard Wealth?
There’s been momentum building of late to force private foundations and donor advised funds to accelerate their giving. But a look at…
Freedom is a Precious Commodity
Lost by many during the pandemic have been China’s moves to squelch dissent in Hong Kong. In 2019, Hong Kong’s opposition to…
Biden Bets Big on $1.9 Trillion Stimulus
The $1.9 trillion stimulus bill passed Congress and is now law. President Biden has promised even more stimulus. And while $1400 stimulus…
Do I Give Now or Do I Save to Give Later?
Should I be giving now or is it OK to give later? During the crush of the pandemic, there was a heartfelt…
America Questioning the Value of Philanthropy
Our nation is wrestling with what value we place on private giving and philanthropic institutions. Lawmakers are questioning the tax-exempt status of…
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