World War I
global war originating in Europe, 1914–1918
National Cathedral
Pershing and the National Cathedral
Philanthropy is Rocket Science
Private giving extends even into national defense.
The Exchange
Real problems, Mo giving, buildings for charter schools, donor privacy, RealClearJournalism, how donors can help break policy logjams.
A Stroll Through Community Life
Philadelphia
Inventing Child Sponsorship
The man behind the person-to-person approach
Evangelical Philanthropy for the World
A history of the Christian newspaper that directed American eyes to the neediest
The Rockefeller Legacy
On the centenary of the Rockefeller Foundation, it's worth remembering what its founder accomplished in his own 97 years.
Briefly Noted
K-12 surprise in Illinois. The millionaire next door. One acre, 500,000 farmers. The codemaster and his hidden donor.
SOS: Stopping Opioid Slaughter
A small group of donors is up against the worst drug epidemic ever. They need help.
Summer 2015 - Interview with Eric Greitens
A scholar and Navy SEAL shares his secrets for reintegrating vets at home
Changing of the Guard
Where are the old-line veterans charities headed?
Donors Who Come to the Aid of Their Country
You thought only government could do defense? Think again!
Spring 2014 - Interview with Gerry Lenfest
Gerry Lenfest reflects on $1.2 billion of personal giving
The Quiet Man Behind the Computer Revolution
Gordon Moore's tech vision changed modern times. He wants his giving to change life 10,000 years from now.
A Watchdog with Only One Eye
This very selective expos distorts reality.