Philanthropy

Philanthropy
Buckley and Buckley Offer Insights for Philanthropy from Founding Funding Plan for National Review
As young William F. Buckley, Jr., and others were working to launch National Review in 1955, it “needed backers and donors.” Buckley and former Time editor Willi Schlamm, who helped persuade him to start…
by Michael E. Hartmann on July 23, 2025

Philanthropy
Further thoughts on philanthropy from The Giving Review’s “Conversations” in first half of 2025
A compilation of interesting and insightful thinking from the last six of 13 recorded discussions with experts so far this year about grantmaking and giving.
by Michael E. Hartmann on July 18, 2025

Philanthropy
Thoughts on Philanthropy from The Giving Review’s “Conversations” in First Half of 2025
A compilation of interesting and insightful thinking from the first seven of 13 recorded discussions with various experts so far this year about grantmaking and giving.
by Michael E. Hartmann on July 18, 2025

Philanthropy
A Conversation with the Hudson Institute’s John Fonte (Part 1 of 2)
The think-tank senior fellow, historian, and teacher talks to Michael E. Hartmann about the American story and way of life, conservatism and revolution, progressivism, and progressive philanthropy—specifically including the Mellon…
by Michael E. Hartmann on July 10, 2025

Philanthropy
A Conversation with the Hudson Institute’s John Fonte (Part 2 of 2)
The think-tank senior fellow, historian, and teacher talks to Michael E. Hartmann about what conservatives and conservative philanthropy should consider doing in these (counter-)revolutionary times.
by Michael E. Hartmann on July 10, 2025

Philanthropy
A Conversation with Investigative Journalist Tim Schwab (Part 1 of 2)
The author of a book on Bill Gates and the Gates Foundation talks to Michael E. Hartmann about the reaction to his book, the degree to which the foundation is…
by Michael E. Hartmann on July 7, 2025

Philanthropy
A Conversation with Investigative Journalist Tim Schwab (Part 2 of 2)
The author of a book on Bill Gates and the Gates Foundation talks to Michael E. Hartmann about Melinda French Gates’ grantmaking, as well as potential aggressive policy reforms of…
by Michael E. Hartmann on July 7, 2025

Philanthropy
A Conversation with the U.K.’s Jason Reed (Part 1 of 2)
The London-based policy analyst and commentator talks to Michael E. Hartmann about the politicization of charities in the U.K., the role of the Charity Commission and other “quangos” there, and…
by Michael E. Hartmann on June 10, 2025

Philanthropy
A Conversation with the U.K.’s Jason Reed (Part 2 of 2)
The London-based policy analyst and commentator talks to Michael E. Hartmann about where criticism of politicized charity is coming from in the U.K., why, and what could and should perhaps…
by Michael E. Hartmann on June 10, 2025

Philanthropy
A Conversation with IPS’s Helen Flannery and OSU’s Brian Mittendorf (Part 1 of 2)
The think-tank fellow and accounting professor talk to Michael E. Hartmann about their research and writing on donor-advised funds (DAFs) in general and why they’re controversial—along with different kinds of…
by Michael E. Hartmann on June 2, 2025