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RIP, Walter Williams: Champion of Economic Freedom
Last week, we lost a champion of economic freedom and an institution in the free-market community, Walter E. Williams.
The Identity Politics Policy Portfolio
We should scrutinize what policymakers and administrators would do either to repudiate or exacerbate identity politics.
Donor Intent at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is under fire for its allegedly inadequate response to the call for racial justice.
Our Common Values: Three Different Versions?
As parts of the country erupted in protests and even riots this summer, many grappled with what to do with the state of our culture and nation. While some responded by lashing out through cancel culture and shaming, others came together to issue joint statements signed by peers who agreed it was time to self-reflect and find a better path forward.
Diversity Mandates From Foundations Make It Harder for Nonprofits to Do Their Jobs Well
Philanthropy Roundtable vice president of strategy and innovation Debi Ghate writes that diversity mandates harm, rather than help, the philanthropic sector.
ICYMI: Why Urban American Matters: Race, Opportunity, and the American Future
Reihan Salam, president of the Manhattan Institute, explains how we can see a renaissance of our American cities.
Sandra Swirski Argues New DAF Regulation is ‘Misguided’
The Roundtable’s Sandra Swirski warns of the consequences of new DAF regulation in the Chronicle of Philanthropy.
Diversity Mandates From Foundations Make It Harder for Nonprofits to Do Their Jobs Well
True diversity and inclusion are more than just the race and gender makeup of a group of people. True benefits of diversity come from employing people with different points of Read more…
Elise Westhoff Responds to the Arnold-Madoff Proposal
Elise Westhoff, president and CEO of The Philanthropy Roundtable, responds to a proposal to regulate the philanthropic sector.
Small Donors Should Give Local for Big Impact
After the consumerism of the Thanksgiving weekend concludes, Giving Tuesday encourages Americans to do good with their time and treasure.
Preserving DAFs, the Rainy-Day Funds of Philanthropy
Backers of proposed rule changes to DAFs have not considered the potential effect on donor behavior. This could be a big problem.
Mark Cuban and John Legend Display Conflicting Visions of the Poverty Fight
In a recent Twitter back-and-forth, the celebrities debated about private giving. Read Patrice Onwuka s take in her recent op-ed for the Washington Examiner.
Interview with John Tyler, Part Two
John Tyler talks donor-advised funds and giving for the long-term.
Two Experts Discuss: Does Philanthropy Have a Race Problem?
This year has seen an immediate and generous response to address racial inequity by individual donors and institutional philanthropy alike.
Protecting Donor Intent in Higher Education Grantmaking
Higher education can be among the most rewarding and meaningful areas for one’s donor dollars, yet it is the most challenging sector for donor intent and grant compliance. Unless one is careful, college and university administrations may ignore, creatively interpret, disregard, or directly violate your donor intent. In 2001, Michael Moritz and Ohio State University entered into an endowment agreement under which Michael provided $30.3 million designated for 30 full scholarships to law students each year in perpetuity. Nine months later, Michael was killed by a hit-and-run driver. OSU never provided the 30 annual scholarships, but rather spent the endowment dollars on salaries and expenses to entertain wealthy alumni. Now Jeffrey Moritz is trying to find a way to enforce the endowment agreement between OSU and his father. He moved the probate court to reopen Michael s estate for that purpose. He sued no one, but OSU and the Ohio Attorney General suddenly appeared at a hearing to oppose reopening the estate, and three years of litigation ensued. The result: The probate court declined to reopen the estate, and the court of appeals affirmed. Jeffrey is deciding whether to seek review in the Ohio Supreme Court.
The Election and Implications for the Pro-Freedom Agenda
The Roundtable hosted a pleasantly optimistic conversation about the election and what the outcomes mean for those who want to pursue pro-liberty policies.
Interview with John Tyler, Part One
John Tyler talks family foundations, regulation of the philanthropic sector, and the truth about donor-advised funds.
The Election and Implications for the Pro-freedom Agenda
We are beginning to have more clarity as to what the new political landscape will be for the next few years. Even though questions remain and the effects of transition will take time to unfold, we can expect that there may need to be a shift in the short-term priorities of those working to increase liberty and opportunity.
Donor Privacy on the Move
Donor privacy is a fundamental of philanthropic freedom, protecting the right of those who choose to give anonymously to do so without fear of harassment. In 2020, 15 states considered legislation that would threaten such privacy. On the other side, seven states advanced donor privacy protections this year, with four of them enacting them into law. A broad coalition of groups spanning the ideological spectrum have been working to oppose bills that would undermine donor privacy and have contributed to significant legislative and judicial victories. In this session, attendees heard from legislative experts about the latest updates in donor privacy protection.