June 07, 2023 As Government Budgets Pull Back, a Look at Philanthropy’s Role in Funding Public Libraries June 07, 2023/ Liz Longley Libraries are an indispensable public good, but from the start, private wealth has played a major part in their creation and expansion. As library budgets are threatened, we take a deep dive into philanthropy’s support. Read More
February 23, 2023 Lifting the Curtain on Philanthropy Advising February 23, 2023/ Beth Breeze and Emma Beeston, Guest Contributors In this guest contribution, Beth Breeze and Emma Beeston, authors of a new book on philanthropy advisors, give us a look at some takeaways from their global study of a growing, but often under-appreciated professional field.Read More
September 09, 2019 Much Ado: Can a Fancy “Medal of Philanthropy” Really Make a Difference? September 09, 2019/ John Freund Every two years, the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy is bestowed on a select group of ultra-wealthy donors at an elaborate gala. Does this program accomplish anything—or just stroke the egos of people who already get plenty of attention?Read More