Philanthropy Roundtable President & CEO Elise Westhoff shares her direct experiences with both generous donors and those in the philanthropic sector who are seeking to “bridge” across differences. Hear directly Read more…
The IRS has a history of paying special attention to conservative, tax-exempt organizations.
The coronavirus pandemic spurred a tremendous year of giving according to new giving data. In total, Americans gave $471.44 billion away to charity.
Every American deserves to share in this country s promise and the privileges we enjoy.
The government cannot pursue the laudable cause of equality by advancing discriminatory practices.
The future of philanthropy will be brighter if we allow a diversity of ideas and causes to be pursued.
Vivek Ramaswamy, Philanthropy Roundtable board member, speaks from personal experience about our nation’s founding principles and how embracing True Diversity empowers people to reach their full, unique potential. True Diversity Read more…
Juneteenth at its core is about finally fulfilling the promise of America s founding documents and extending the blessing of liberty to all Americans.
Why the gig economy is working so well, what the latest threats are to its continued existence and what devastating impacts there would be in curtailing it.
We must appreciate that sometimes in order to preserve principles and practices that we hold dear, we must create new institutions dedicated to such causes.
A number of national non-profits have voiced opposition to the ACE Act and the following letter highlights a few of these organizations, why they oppose the bill, and how the bill will impact the non-profit sector.
When people have the flexibility to give how, when and where they choose, it spurs even more generosity and uplifts those who we all wish to help.
Charitable giving is one of the most powerful tools we have to address some of our nation s toughest challenges. The best way to expand and encourage giving is to ensure that everyone can participate, but more mandates and regulations on giving will make it harder for all Americans to support the causes they care about.
Cash accounts for life expenses with state oversight can help at-risk teens avoid bad outcomes.
Living donors must trust themselves to choose board members who will make the best decisions to steward the foundation s mission. And trustees must have a sense of what their title suggests that the donor or donors who chose them have faith in their judgment.
States can achieve lower levels of crime and punishment if they invest in strategies to reduce recidivism and support families. Charitable giving can catalyze this work.
We examined prior research and ran a simple analysis to determine if there is evidence that family foundations generally claim higher expenses relative to grantmaking than foundations run by non-family staff. The short answer is no.
Instead of depending on bureaucrats and policymakers to advance the ball of opportunity alone, empowerment for Blacks, minorities and others struggling in poverty will depend on freedom, opportunity and these communities investing in themselves.
This week, Irshad Manji joins host Debi Ghate to talk about plurality, leading by listening to understand and standing your ground with integrity while also seeking common ground.
Summary In ongoing debates about charitable giving reform, questions have arisen about whether family foundations should be able to include the salaries and travel expenses of family members as administrative Read more…