Online Resources and Programs for Civic Education
A list of resources compiled by the Civic Education Program at The Philanthropy Roundtable
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Why We Protect Private Giving
Adapted from Adam Meyerson’s welcome remarks at the 2019 Annual Meeting.
Protecting Your Legacy
A sneak peak at the definitive new book on keeping control of your philanthropic legacy.
37 Free Online Resources for Schools Shifting Online During Coronavirus
A new education landscape is forming and dozens of free resources are available for educators and administrators who are moving classes online due to coronavirus’ spread.
Perfectly Legal: Eight Ways Charitable Cash is Shaping the 2020 Election
The Philanthropy Roundtable’s own Adam Kissel is quoted in this Inside Philanthropy article. He offers a unique perspective on get-out-the-vote efforts.
How to Educate an American
In a new book chapter, the Roundtable’s Adam Meyerson and Adam Kissel describe how philanthropy can respond to America’s civic education challenges.
Resources for the K-8 learner
As an unprecedented wave of schools were ordered to shut down for coronavirus, Seton Education Partners is sharing resources for teachers and families to help provide at-home learning.
Supreme Court Highlights Civic Education
The Annual Report on the Federal Judiciary describes how “judges from coast to coast have made their courthouses available as forums for civic education.”
Marcus Foundation Pledges $5 Million for Civic Education in Florida
“Every child needs to understand the ideals that our country was founded on. What Florida is doing to bring civics and debate to every student is very innovative,” Bernie Marcus says.
New Ivy Tech Initiative Supports Career Advising and Employer Engagement
$1.1 million grant from the Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation supports student connections with employers and career success.
The Church and Civil Society
The church and civil society.
Panning Some Gold Out of Brown
In search of trust.
Interest in Spend-Down Philanthropy Surges
Interest in spend-down philanthropy among wealthy donors is surging, although the perpetuity model remains more popular.
Interview with Heather Templeton Dill & Jennifer Templeton Simpson
Two sisters describe how they honor their grandfather’s donor intent, and other secrets of successful family philanthropy.
The Exchange
Wealthy foes| Lovers of antiquities | Greenpeace | Defining “hate”| First Amendment lawsuit | Anonymous Scholarships | Impacts of Prison Labor| Catholic Schools | Jazz enthusiasts | Evolution of a Mega-donor | Foster care | Saving The Redwoods | Donor privacy | Roundtable Gatherings| Lynch Foundation Entrepreneurial Spirit in Education Prize
One Very Personal Gift
An intimate Christmas present produced a beloved morality tale
Manufacturing Productive Citizens
Two prison businesses show how for-profit enterprising can achieve philanthropic ends.
Road Trip
Three highly original human-service providers.
Interview with Bill Cummings
The Massachusetts billionaire no one knows talks openly about his unconventional business and charity practices.
The Kindness of Country Strangers
The kindness of country strangers—a true-life fable.