Philanthropy

Philanthropy
A conversation with Williams College’s Darel E. Paul (Part 2 of 2)
The political-science professor talks to Michael E. Hartmann about the professional class in the nonprofit sector and what the right should consider doing in response to its activities and their…
by Michael E. Hartmann on February 9, 2026

Philanthropy
A conversation with Williams College’s Darel E. Paul (Part 1 of 2)
The political-science professor talks to Michael E. Hartmann about the role of nonprofit groups in the Minnesota welfare-fraud scandal, in the Democratic Party, and in other progressive states and Washington,…
by Michael E. Hartmann on January 30, 2026

Philanthropy
Further thoughts on philanthropy from The Giving Review’s “Conversations” in second half of 2025
A compilation of interesting and insightful thinking from the last four of nine recorded discussions since July about grantmaking and giving.
by Michael E. Hartmann on January 15, 2026

Philanthropy
“Charitable” political advice from the Century Foundation?
Private charitable foundations on the left and right use “issue polling” to promote their agenda to friendly politicians. Is this what Americans believe charities should be doing?…
by Michael Watson on January 14, 2026

Philanthropy
Trust in nonprofits and an evinced tension about their involvement in politics and elections
In straining to separate partisan politics from election-adjacent activities, answers to Independent Sector survey questions beg one.
by Michael E. Hartmann on January 7, 2026

Philanthropy
Is “depolarization” the new DEI?
Both efforts can be resource-intensive and deeply misguided.
by Julia Nelson on January 5, 2026

Philanthropy
The MacArthur Foundation helps violent criminals stay free (Best of 2025)
The billionaire foundation funds policies meant to remedy alleged racial disparities within prisons. But in practice, MacArthur helps violent criminals stay on the prowl.
by Kali Fontanilla on December 30, 2025

Philanthropy
Thoughts on philanthropy from books featured in The Giving Review in 2025
An end-of-year collection of interesting and insightful passages.
by Michael E. Hartmann on December 24, 2025

Philanthropy
A conversation with The Nonprofit Crisis author Greg Berman (Part 2 of 2)
The editor, author, and former nonprofit leader talks about whether his critiques of the nonprofit sector apply more to grantmakers than grant recipients, whether there’s a distinction between civil society…
by Michael E. Hartmann on December 17, 2025

Philanthropy
A conversation with The Nonprofit Crisis author Greg Berman (Part 1 of 2)
The editor, author, and former nonprofit leader talks to Michael E. Hartmann about the nature of the nonprofit crisis, the fairness of some (cross-ideological) critiques of the nonprofit sector, the…
by Michael E. Hartmann on December 15, 2025