Philanthropy

Philanthropy
Celebrate American Philanthropy on Giving Tuesday
America’s charitable spirit is one-of-a-kind. Since colonial days, Americans have turned to charity—not government programs—to feed the hungry, nurse the sick, and lift up the poor, making our people the…
by Hayden Ludwig on November 29, 2022

Philanthropy
Capitalism and Philanthropy on Black Friday
Some worry that Black Friday has devolved into an unfortunate embodiment of consumeristic excess. While that is a legitimate concern—particularly the day after we give thanks for our myriad blessings—it…
by Robert Stilson on November 25, 2022

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A Conversation with Archdiocese of Boston Schools Superintendent Thomas W. Carroll (Part 1 of 2)
The educational administrator talks to Daniel P. Schmidt and Michael E. Hartmann about Catholic education and identity, creating a community of learners and believers, and the challenge of raising money…
by Daniel P. Schmidt, Michael E. Hartmann on November 15, 2022

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A Conversation with Archdiocese of Boston Schools Superintendent Thomas W. Carroll (Part 2 of 2)
The educational administrator talks to Daniel P. Schmidt and Michael E. Hartmann about Catholic education, the importance of remaining faithful to its core mission of eternal salvation, and the educational…
by Daniel P. Schmidt, Michael E. Hartmann on November 15, 2022

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A Conversation with Living Opera Co-Founder Christos A. Makridis (Part 1 of 2)
Christos A. Makridis is co-founder and chief technology officer of Living Opera, which is working to bring the benefits of blockchain technologies to classical music. He wrote last month about Living Opera…
by Michael E. Hartmann on November 10, 2022

Philanthropy
A Conversation with Living Opera Co-Founder Christos A. Makridis (Part 2 of 2)
In the second part, Christos A. Makridis discusses the potential implications of DAOs for philanthropy in contexts beyond the arts—including higher education, among others—and whether they will complement or substitute…
by Michael E. Hartmann on November 10, 2022

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Left-Wing Billionaire MacKenzie Scott
MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has made a tremendous effort to give away her wealth in record time, and she ought to be commended for it. As…
by Parker Thayer on November 2, 2022

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Another Measure of Conservative Absence at Philanthropy’s “Commanding Heights”
Forbes released its 41st annual Forbes 400 list of the wealthiest Americans late last month. Collectively, the magazine reports, the 400 are worth approximately $4 trillion—down $500 billion from last year. Nine are at the…
by Michael E. Hartmann on October 13, 2022

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Some Narrowness in Longtermism
William MacAskill is an influential guru of “effective altruism,” a way in which a growing number of philanthropists and those who help them conceptually frame their giving. His interesting new "What We…
by Michael E. Hartmann on October 10, 2022

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The Media Are Offside on Seid
Barre Seid’s bold contribution of $1.6 billion to the Marble Trust has set off a firestorm of condemnation and has engendered urgent calls for “reform” by the cognoscenti on the…
by Craig Kennedy on September 13, 2022