NFL Man of the Year Andrew Whitworth: “Invest in Each Other”
Andrew Whitworth, a 16-year veteran of the league, received the Man of the Year award on February 10 during the annual NFL Honors show.
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Donor-Advised Funds Offer Philanthropists Flexibility
With the recent introduction of the House version of the so-called Accelerating Charitable Efforts (ACE) Act, accurate and reliable information on donor-advised funds, or DAFs, is more crucial than ever.
The Giving Legacies of Four Modern-Day Presidents
Philanthropy Roundtable examines a critical component of any president’s legacy, philanthropic giving, by profiling the charitable contributions of four modern-day presidents: George H.W. Bush, Jimmy Carter, Barack Obama and Ronald Reagan.
Nominations Open for 2022 Simon-DeVos Prize
Philanthropy Roundtable announced that nominations are open for its annual Simon-DeVos Prize, which recognizes philanthropic excellence and aims to inspire more Americans to sustain our nation’s rich tradition of charitable giving.
Ralston College and the Future of Higher Education
Ralston College, a new, liberal arts institution based in Savannah, Georgia, seeks to educate students in the liberal arts tradition — and to challenge the status quo in higher education.
Ask for Demographic Information … But You May Not Receive
Donors should be aware they are not required to provide demographic information to charities, and in fact, they have the right to anonymity if they desire it.
American Exchange Project: No Passport Required
The organization’s pilot exchange last summer sent 20 students between Palo Alto, California; Wellesley, Massachusetts; Lake Charles, Louisiana and Kilgore, Texas.
Three Black Philanthropists Who Helped Fund the Fight to End Slavery
As the nation celebrates Black History Month, Philanthropy Roundtable profiles three Black entrepreneurs and philanthropists who helped fund the fight for abolition: James Forten, Thomy Lafon and Mary Ellen Pleasant.
VELA Education Fund: Investing in Education Entrepreneurs
Last month, students, parents, teachers and organizations celebrated School Choice Week, shining a light on the importance of choice in education. Philanthropy Roundtable is continuing that conversation by recognizing the work Read more…
How State Think Tanks Fought Covid with Health Care Reform
When the pandemic hit in March of 2020, Americans needed access to quality health care more than ever before. And fast. States sprang into action to make it as easy as possible to get care, lifting many government barriers in the process.
Freedom of Speech Restored in Constitution State
Thanks to the Kissel case, the state will no longer enforce the challenged rules and will publish a notice on its website to inform fundraisers they are not subject to these burdens.
Gates Foundation Strengthens Its Board with New Members
Less than a year after the Gates Foundation announced it was considering enlarging its board of three (Bill Gates, Melinda French Gates and Warren Buffet), the names of the new Read more…