Robert L. Woodson, Sr., and the interests of the poor and minorities
To conservatism and conservative philanthropy, the Woodson Center founder suggested conscious and active alignment with new and different audiences.
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Robert L. Woodson, Sr., and his belief that human dignity and moral possibility exist everywhere
Serious purpose mixed with grace, good nature, fellowship, and maybe a little Marvin Gaye. Basic, common, connection-making humanity.
Robert L. Woodson, Sr., and his concern for the plight of the least of God’s children
Of conservatism and conservative philanthropy, the Woodson Center founder asked a question.
William A. Schambra named to TIME100 Philanthropy list
Longtime philanthropy professional, scholar, analyst, and editor recognized as among most-influential figures in American grantmaking.
Would today’s philanthropists have funded the Underground Railroad?
A lot of grassroots work actually can scale, but not the way you (probably) think.
Self-introspective Yale report should be model for Big Philanthropy
A version at the commanding heights of elite private foundations, too, would do much good—for those foundations, for charity, and for the country.
A conversation with the Foundation for American Innovation’s Samuel Hammond (Part 2 of 2)
In the wake of his recent article “Think Tanks Have Defeated Democracy,” the economist and policy analyst talks to Michael E. Hartmann about populism and the role of tax-incentivized philanthropy…
A conversation with the Foundation for American Innovation’s Samuel Hammond (Part 1 of 2)
The economist and policy analyst talks about his recent article “Think Tanks Have Defeated Democracy;” why the U.S. has so many think tanks; how that differs from other democracies; and…
The deadliest sin? Shame and entitlement can both be toxic to upward mobility
Feeling excessive shame inhibits social connections and feeling an excessive sense of entitlement inhibits individual effort. The conviction that one feeling is problematic to the exclusion of the other, however,…
Telling takedown: a big philanthropy critic self-censors
Racial- and social-justice grantmaking isn’t subject to critique or even discussion? From anybody? Even self-critique from those at foundations engaging in it?…