Values-Based Giving
You can join a growing movement of philanthropists who place the values of liberty, opportunity and personal responsibility at the center of their charitable giving. We call this Values-Based Giving, and we’re here to help.


What is Values-Based Giving?
When philanthropy works well, donors and nonprofits work collaboratively to achieve the impossible. Joint charitable efforts continue to form bedrocks of support in communities across the country. And these voluntary efforts often succeed where coercive government-led efforts have failed.
That’s because of the values that drive them: Liberty, Opportunity and Personal Responsibility. Our community of donors and nonprofits believes that charity works best when efforts are informed by a core set of values that empower individuals and their communities. Explore our values below and the stories of how they are improving lives.

Liberty
We believe everyone deserves dignity and respect, which is why we value each individual as a unique person with unique needs. Constitutional rights must be respected, and the power of the private sector should be leveraged to advance innovative solutions to complex problems.
Construction Ready Provides Training for High-Paying Jobs
Construction Ready’s innovative model teaches students of all ages the skills to succeed in great paying construction jobs. A key part of its success in changing lives hinges on its partnerships with generous philanthropists who share its values and want to help people realize their full potential.

How Philanthropy Can Support Solutions to America’s Complex Mental Health Crisis
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Civics Education Programs Making a Difference This Constitution Day
Leaders in Philanthropy: A Conversation with the Daniels Fund’s Hanna Skandera
We Can Do Better for Vulnerable Americans than Just a Minimum to Live On
This Labor Day, Pioneer Institute Highlights Importance of Vocational Training
Denisha Allen (Merriweather) on Why Black Minds Matter
Examining the Impact of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programs on America’s Charitable Organizations
Giving USA 2023: A Conversation About Faith and Giving
Join our Philanthropic Movement
Our values are what differentiate Philanthropy Roundtable’s community of donors and nonprofits from others in the philanthropic sector.
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