Worth Watching: Defending the Freedom to Give in 2021
The Roundtable’s experts provide a robust and informative assessment of the challenges to philanthropic freedom in a changed political environment.
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Another Step Closer to Honoring Julius Rosenwald and Self-Reliance in America
This month, amidst a flurry of news, an important honor for the philanthropic giant Julius Rosenwald came one step closer to fruition.
Defending the Freedom to Give in 2021
As 2020 draws to a close, generous donors are under attack from those who would mandate how and when they support the causes they care about and those who would threaten their safety by forcing the public disclosure of their charitable gifts. How will philanthropic freedom fare under a new administration and a changed Congress? Join our experts for a lively conversation as they explain and assess the threats to charitable giving in a period of continued crisis.
Does Philanthropy Need to be More Woke?
Philanthropy Roundtable Adjunct Senior Fellow Patrice Onwuka discusses how a diversity of organizations with a variety of missions makes for a thriving, voluntary charitable sector in an op-ed published by Read more…
Does Philanthropy Need to be More Woke?
Today’s social justice aims not for the equality sought by Martin Luther King Jr., but for equity, which leads to special treatment for some groups over others.
Congress Continues Campaign to Chill Political Speech
Congress has resurrected a sweeping election reform bill that s certain to stifle funding to political advocacy.
Building the Ladder to True Upward Mobility
Even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, economic and regional shifts prompted questions as to whether current postsecondary opportunities four-year college degrees or otherwise align with careers that create true upward mobility. How can donors decode employer demands and skillsets that ultimately translate to students gaining real work experience and credentialing from relevant learning models? What are the on-ramp programs and skillsets that donors can help open to students, particularly when they are still at the secondary level of their education? In this session, panelists addressed these questions and more to spotlight how to build the ladder to true upward mobility.
Foundation Payout Decisions and the Folly of One-Size-Fits-All Mandates
Questions about whether to maintain or increase payout rates during a crisis are difficult and best left to a foundation s own leaders.
Philanthropic Best Practices Developing a Grant Agreement, What to Leave in, What to Leave out
No matter the nature or size of your grants, it s essential to have a thorough grant agreement in place. Some grant agreements may need to be more complex than others, but all such documents must provide both donor and grantee a clear understanding of expectations, restrictions, payment schedules, and reporting requirements. This session brought together a seasoned grantmaker, a philanthropy-savvy attorney, and a CPA well-versed in the changing rules of nonprofit accounting to guide you in developing the best format(s) for your philanthropy.
Jeff Bezos, Cancel Culture, and Charitable Giving in America
What is philanthropy’s equivalent of cancel culture? Howard Husock explains in FOXBusiness.
Why Charter Schools Deserve Another Look from Philanthropy
Even though public charter schools don t benefit from the funding levels of public schools, they still manage, in many cases, to provide better educational outcomes.
The Supreme Court May Set an Important Donor-Privacy Precedent
The Supreme Court will decide whether California can require charitable organizations to disclose the identities of their donors.
Private Philanthropy: The Indispensable Force in the Pandemic
Patrice Lee Onwuka, adjunct senior fellow with The Philanthropy Roundtable, writes that private philanthropy has been indispensable during the pandemic.
Congress Recognizes Julius Rosenwald’s Philanthropy
Last month, Congress came together to pay homage to the incredible philanthropic legacy of Julius Rosenwald.
Why Philanthropy Was Critical to Developing COVID-19 Vaccines
The Gates Foundation and other major donors can take risks that government and corporations cannot.
Are We Looking at a Death Tax on Charitable Giving?
America is more charitable, dollar for dollar, than any other country. Let’s keep it that way.
The Power of Private Giving
On IWF’s “She Thinks” podcast, Philanthropy Roundtable President and CEO Elise Westhoff talks about the power of private giving.
Charles Koch on Philanthropy and Civil Society
What is the relationship between philanthropy and civil society? Howard Husock asks Charles Koch and Brian Hooks.
Worth Watching: A Discussion About Our Common Values
What can we do about the intense division, naming and shaming, and cancel culture we ve seen accelerate leading up to this year s election?
Future of Education Post 2020 Election
Philanthropy plays a critical role in improving educational opportunities for children across the country. Donors have supported innovative school models, choice, policy, talent development, and parent engagement. Given the 2020 political climate, what do donors need to know about the federal, state, and local landscape as they consider how to advance student-centered education opportunities in the new year? A thought-provoking conversation with experts from 50CAN, the American Federation for Children, and ExcelinEd, who offered their insights as we look ahead to 2021.