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Goodwill Industries

Giving people a chance since 1902

Imperial Might vs. Widow s Mite

The emergence of Christian philanthropy—and how it changed world history.

Winter 2013 – Books in Brief

Reviews of new books on civil liberties on campus, how children succeed, R. J. and Katharine Reynolds, and social justice

Two Extraordinary Resources

Two new websites offer extraordinary inspiration and guidance to philanthropists

Philanthropy on the Green

Public land meets private donors. The result? Peerless parks.

From Driehaus to Our House preview

From Driehaus to Our House

A Chicago donor reintroduces timeless principles of proportion, harmony, and visual delight into America’s public spaces.

The White Sheep of the Brown Family

A descendant examines her ancestry from philanthropists to slave traders

Backstage Arts Bolstering

Behind all ballerinas and bassoonists stand board members, along with administrators, publicists, fundraisers, and other managers who make beautiful performances possible. Just like the stage artists, these professionals need training Read more…

Americana

Notable contributions to Americana from the Philanthropy Hall of Fame

The Rockefeller Legacy preview

The Rockefeller Legacy

On the centenary of the Rockefeller Foundation, it’s worth remembering what its founder accomplished in his own 97 years.

Parenting the Privileged

Dynastic wealth can hurt children. Can philanthropy help?

Founding Funders

Notable early American philanthropists, from the Philanthropy Hall of Fame

Economic Opportunity

Notable contributions to economic opportunity from the Philanthropy Hall of Fame

Higher Education

Notable contributions to higher education from the Philanthropy Hall of Fame