Trust-based Philanthropy: What Donors Need to Know
Despite its popularity, donors should be aware of the dangerous core mission behind trust-based philanthropy and avoid using that label to describe their thoughtful grantmaking practices.
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Meet the “Mother of Thanksgiving”: Sarah Josepha Hale
Very few people know the name of the person perhaps most responsible for the annual and national celebration of Thanksgiving – a person so passionate about the holiday and its purpose that she dedicated much of her life to seeing it properly recognized. Her name was Sarah Josepha Hale.
Philanthropy Roundtable Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Last month, the Philanthropy Roundtable celebrated the organization’s official 30th anniversary at its Annual Meeting at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, the site of the Roundtable’s first Annual Meeting three decades ago.
New DAF Data Show Robust Giving
Last week, two new reports were released illustrating the growing importance of donor-advised funds (DAFs) to America’s charities and the communities they support. The figures that were published further undermine the misguided Senate Read more…
Simon-DeVos Prize Winner Discusses Importance of School Choice at Philanthropy Roundtable’s Annual Meeting
Philanthropy Roundtable’s 2021 Simon-DeVos Prize for Philanthropic Leadership winner, William E. “Bill” Oberndorf, issued a call to action on education reform at the organization’s Annual Meeting.
Marcus and Sinise Partner to Build Mental Wellness Network for Veterans, First Responders
A new partnership between two renowned philanthropists, Gary Sinise (left) and Bernie Marcus (right), brings hope to veterans and first responders suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury.
The American Veterans Center: Guarding and Preserving “America’s Heroic Memory”
As we approach Veterans Day this week, there are many ways donors can choose to remember and support our nation’s heroes.
Breaking Down Barriers to Work for Military Families — and All Americans
The Goldwater Institute has a solution that breaks down barriers to work, and it’s already been enacted by 18 states in just a few short years, helping to put thousands of Americans back to work.
Donor Privacy: A Constitutional Right for American Givers
Privacy in association fundamentally protects the voice of those with minority views. Yet, regulators and lawmakers in states throughout the country and in Congress are considering imposing restrictions on private giving, at a time when technology and social media make forced disclosure even more dangerous to givers, their loved ones and their livelihoods.
Proposed DAF Changes Concern the Planned Giving Community
Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are an essential tool in the philanthropic toolbox for donors planning their legacies. These philanthropic spending accounts appeal to donors engaged in succession and end-of-life planning for Read more…
Ask the Experts: Freedom of Religion or the Right for Foster Kids to Join Safe, Loving Families or Both?
Earlier this year, the Supreme Court issued its decision in a case called Fulton v. City of Philadelphia.
Carried Interest Tax Proposal Threatens Charitable Giving
Apart from the negative impact of tax increases in general, this provision would impose a substantial tax on certain partnership interests even when a charitable donor transfers those assets to charity.
Seven Trays of Lasagna That Changed the World
Rhiannon Men made seven trays of lasagna and offered them on Facebook to families nearby. What happened next could be considered a miracle.
Philanthropy Roundtable’s Joanne Florino Featured in Planned Giving Today’s Protecting Donor Intent: Part II
Philanthropy Roundtable s Adam Meyerson Distinguished Fellow in Philanthropic Excellence Joanne Florino wrote a feature in the October issue of Planned Giving Today.
Elise Westhoff Gives Address at Philanthropy Roundtable 2021 Annual Meeting
Philanthropy Roundtable President and CEO Elise Westhoff kicked off the organization s Annual Meeting last week in Colorado Springs, Colo., with a welcome address.
Parent Advocates Respond to Justice Department’s School Board Memo
A disturbing spike in harassment, intimidation, and threats of violence against school administrators, board members, teachers and staff
A Diverse Bipartisan Effort Against California’s Divisive Critical Ethnic Studies Curriculum
Coming from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, over a dozen public commenters spoke passionately about the divisive nature of CRT and its influence on California s ethnic studies curricula.
Values and Passion for Education Drive 2021 Simon-DeVos Prize Winner
Oberndorf came to the conclusion that, in a climate where the public school system was rife with challenges, students needed other education options.
Five Insights About Donors of Color
Key areas where people of color devote their giving to advance philanthropic aims are education and economic empowerment. However, non-white donor groups differ in how and where they give compared to each other, white donors and donors overall.
Philanthropy Roundtable’s Joanne Florino Talks Donor Intent in Planned Giving Today
In the first of a two-part series, The Philanthropy Roundtable s Joanne Florino examines how organizations can preserve donor intent amid pushback from critics.