The Tyranny of Anti-Merit
If one values liberty, opportunity, and personal responsibility as we do at the Roundtable, one might bristle at even seeing “The Tyranny of Merit” as the title of a book.
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COVID-19, the National Economy, and Mental Health
Key takeaways from a discussion of the effects of COVID-19 on the national economy and its relation to rising rates of diseases and deaths of despair.
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.
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.
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.
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?