American daily newspaper

The Shed

A Performance Space in a New NYC Neighborhood

Fair Sport

Bolstering Fairness in Sports

Gifts of Health

American medical charity has a noble history that extends right to our present moment

No Giver Is Safe

Ad hominem attacks and sweeping arguments are gradually poisoning the American public on philanthropy

Anti-Radical

When extremists leave prison, who helps them find a new life?

Summer 2019 - Briefly Noted

A troubling screed from the Gray Lady. Seeing a black hole. California's homelessness farce. Taps, hurricane relief, and a TFA meltdown. A truly imaginative university.

Spending Down

A mid-size foundation seeks a lasting impact on public policy.

Less God, Less Giving?

Religion and generosity feed each other in fascinating ways

Victory!

How donors helped win a war of ideas and how they can do it again

Briefly Noted

University M&A, the Jersey way; the college name game; donor intent in Virginia; and more.

Spartan Donors

What s to be gained from private giving to Uncle Sam s military academies?

Conquering Polio

Private philanthropy has nearly eradicated polio an accomplishment that echoes earlier victories over smallpox and hookworm

Fall 2012 - Briefly Noted

Niall Ferguson s civil society, not-so-sweet lemonade buyers, Greeks bearing gifts, and more

Winter 2013 - Briefly Noted

John Paulson s Central Park gift, great female donors, John Arnold retires, sunsetting Jewish foundations, and more

Public Policy

Notable contributions to public policy from the Philanthropy Hall of Fame

What's in a Name?

The delicate dance behind some of today s largest gifts