The New York Times
American daily newspaper
The Shed
A Performance Space in a New NYC Neighborhood
Fair Sport
Bolstering Fairness in Sports
Ansari Institute for Global Engagement With Religion
Muslim Donors, Catholic University
The Simons Foundation
Fostering Complex Math and Science
Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization
Immunizing the Developing World
Universities and Identity Politics
What's the link? And what can donors do?
Books: Curing Decadence
Cultural revival can be boosted by personal giving
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
Philanthropy is Rocket Science
Private giving extends even into national defense.
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.
Julius Rosenwald's Crusade
One donor's plea to give while you live
Less God, Less Giving?
Religion and generosity feed each other in fascinating ways
With Friends Like These, the Poor Don't Need Enemies
A foolish critic of private charity
The Calculating Philanthropy of Silicon Valley
How giving in America is changing under the growing influence of tech donors
Winter 2012 - Briefly Noted
Philanthropy makes the news
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
If You Can't Kill Them, Co-opt Them
Teacher unions ratchet up efforts to organize charters. How worried should donors be?
Law Enforcement's Secret Weapon
Police foundations support and even pioneer public-safety enhancements.
What's in a Name?
The delicate dance behind some of today s largest gifts