Sweet Charity
American Giving Viewed from Abroad
how unusual U.S. philanthropy is
The School Success Sequence
The fall issue of Philanthropy
leads with a story about what it takes to bring
excellent education to poor children.
Event Newsroom
Find facts, video, and social media
Annual Meeting 2019
The Counterrevolution
Against School Reform
National Review excerpts a story
from Philanthropy's Fall issue
on the counterrevolution against school reform.
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Publications
Fall 2019
A new book and new film illustrate what it takes to bring excellent education to poor children.
2017 EDITION
A compendium of the Great Donors, Great Achievements, Great Ideas, and Latest Facts on private giving in the U.S.
Services & Resources
Donor Privacy in California Gets a Reprieve – For Now
The hearing on A.B. 1712 has been cancelled.
Donations to restore Notre Dame spark backlash
Following the fire that damaged Notre Dame, several French citizens and companies have taken the lead in pledging funds.
Growth Spurt
The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation has $1.3 billion to give away in less than two decades. Expect the pace to pick up fast.
Clarifying Your Philanthropic Purpose
A vitally important step in safeguarding donor intent is defining and clarifying your mission.
Sweet Charity: American Giving Viewed from Abroad
A recent speaking trip to Australia reminds us how unusual U.S. philanthropy is
Sweet Charity: The Backlash Against School Reform
Enemies of innovation have got the upper hand right now. Here’s a Throwback Thursday reminder of why that’s not good—and won’t last.