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Elise Westhoff Responds to Attack on Philanthropic Freedom
Philanthropy Roundtable president and CEO Elise Westhoff wrote a letter to the editor at the Chronicle of Philanthropy in response to a recent push to curb philanthropic freedom. Read more.
Americans Understanding of Basic Civics is Growing, but Only Partly
The recent turmoil in American politics may have helped more Americans understand basic civics. Yet, despite these signs of progress, civic educators still have work to do.
Building mission on the bedrock of a donor s principles: The Daniels Fund
Once a foundation veers off course from a donor’s original intent, it’s rare to recover it fully. But that’s what happened on the Front Range of Colorado in the early Read more…
Stop the Slippery Slope: First Gender, Now More
It is going to take litigation to challenge this unconstitutional California law.
Community Colleges are Getting Students Back to Work
deLaski Family Foundation President Kathleen deLaski decided to go all in on reinventing college with an opportunity for disrupting higher education.
Which Colleges Support Free Speech?
When free speech grows rarer on so many campuses, how are donors to respond?
The 1776 Commission: A Brief Guide for the Perplexed
When was America really founded: 1776 or 1619? The Philanthropy Roundtable is hosting two scholars for a debate.
Getting Back to Work: Strategies to Build the Ecosystem
With today s unemployment rate at 8.4% and 13.2 million people out of work, many displaced workers must find their way to new jobs and entirely new industry sectors and positions. As work, economic opportunity, and personal responsibility are critical to our free society, people need to be redeployed immediately without waiting for the government to help. Making the connection between a worker s existing capabilities and a new role will require a match between an individual s work history and the requirements of the new job. This is a challenge for low-wage earners who face gaps in access to social capital. Community colleges are playing a unique role in this ecosystem at this moment. They provide just-in-time training, upskilling, and reskilling certifications and credentials that are accessible and affordable, and a career pathway that can lead from an entry level job to a career position.
Honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Respect Donor Intent
A suggestion from a Congressman to rename the Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University adds a new twist to donor intent lore, bringing us into the realm of the just plain silly.
The Philanthropy Roundtable Urges Congress NOT to Force More Giving from Donor-advised Funds and Foundations
One small group is attempting to dictate the rules and terms for an entire industry in a sphere that is voluntary and well-intentioned to begin with.
Donor intent checklist: 14 to-dos to protect your philanthropic legacy
There are steps you can take that will dramatically increase the likelihood of your donor intent being honored, both in the present and in the future. Here are 14 of Read more…
A key safeguard to protect donor intent: Giving while living
The notion of spending much of one’s fortune while living is a concept briskly taking hold in philanthropic circles around the globe. Giving away money fast—to do good right now—is Read more…
Nineteen Years After 9/11: How to Support Veterans and Their Families
In the years since 9/11, millions of philanthropic dollars have been poured into the veteran and military family space. What works best?
Efficient Philanthropy: Why DAFs Don’t Need to be Over-regulated
Given that donor-advised funds seem to be working well as is, why fix something that isn t broken?
How We Value Charitable Contributions Matters
A recent Forbes ranking of billionaire philanthropists minimizes methods necessary for innovation, problem-solving, and sustainability.