Philanthropy

Philanthropy
“Set Yourself Free,” Conservative Philanthropy
As part of her “Set Yourselves Free, Conservatives.” Lane also offers a critique of conservative philanthropy—of which it should probably take note, from which it should definitely learn, and on which it…
by Michael E. Hartmann on August 13, 2020

Book Profile, Philanthropy
Benevolence, Philanthropy, and Identity in Civic Gifts
The coronavirus pandemic has raised many serious questions regarding the roles of the public and private sectors in securing societal well-being. These include questions about the nature and scope of…
by Daniel P. Schmidt, Michael E. Hartmann on August 11, 2020

Philanthropy
How Much Money Is in Nonprofit Endowments in America?
There was an approximate total of $1.7 trillion in the endowments of nonprofit organizations in America as of the end of 2017, on the basis of publicly available figures. That’s…
by Michael E. Hartmann on August 5, 2020

Philanthropy
Donor Confusion: What Can Donors Learn from Black Lives Matter?
In some ways Black Lives Matter represents a perfect storm of donor confusion. It is a nebulous and somewhat subjective movement that suddenly found itself riding an emotional wave of…
by Robert Stilson on July 31, 2020

Philanthropy
When Functions Are Frustrated
Corporate foundations can make grants to nonprofit charitable organizations like any other private foundation, of course. That’s good; charities, and their causes, benefit. The charitable function is being properly fulfilled.
by Michael E. Hartmann on July 30, 2020

Philanthropy
Harper’s Call for “Open Debate and Toleration of Differences” Includes Philanthropy
Earlier this week [On July 2020], Harper’s Magazine published an attention-getting open letter—signed by more than 150 prominent, mostly left-of-center writers, academics, artists, and activists—basically calling for the free and vigorous expression of…
by Michael E. Hartmann on July 27, 2020

Philanthropy
The 1968 Kerner Commission Report’s Contemplated Roles for Philanthropy
After rioting had erupted in several American cities beginning in 1965, President Lyndon Johnson appointed the 11-member National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders in July 1967. Chaired by Illinois Gov.
by Michael E. Hartmann on July 23, 2020

Philanthropy
Potential Grantmaking Options in Higher Education
According to Capital Research Center president Scott Walter, “we should never surrender, but we should be very sober about just what terrible odds we all face” in the higher-ed area. Given those high…
by Michael E. Hartmann on July 22, 2020

Philanthropy
“Everyday People” Are Best Positioned to Address Societal Challenges
Thirty-six percent of respondents to a national survey said “everyday people” are best positioned to address societal challenges, according to the Independent Sector’s June Trust in Civil Society report. Twenty percent thought…
by Michael E. Hartmann on July 15, 2020

Organization Trends, Philanthropy
ActBlue’s Clues
The ActBlue online-fundraising platform upon which Democrats and liberals so successfully rely for raising increasing amounts of money from a growing number of small-dollar donors has long attracted the interest of some Republicans and…
by Michael E. Hartmann on July 8, 2020