The Giving Pledge and Critics’ Calls for Mandates
The Giving Pledge, a noble, voluntary effort to increase charitable donations and help those in need has frequently been met with demands for mandates on philanthropists’ giving.
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Meet Anne Teschner of The Care Center
The following interview is part of Philanthropy Roundtable’s “Free to Give” series highlighting the impact philanthropy can have when Americans have the right to give freely to the causes and Read more…
Giving Tuesday Reaffirms Americans’ Belief in Private Over Public
As Congress considers President Biden’s social spending bill, another generational expansion of the federal government, now is the time to remember why American philanthropy and private solutions to our most pressing problems are an indispensable part of our free society.
Three Tips for Giving Tuesday
While nearly one third of the year’s charitable giving will take place in the month of December, Giving Tuesday kicks off this season of individual giving on Nov. 30.
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.
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.