Philanthropy operates at the intersection of systems. Its comparative advantages lie in agility, risk tolerance, and the ...

Charles W. Collier, a Harvard University fund raiser, offers a philosophical look at the meaning and purpose of wealth, in the hope of helping readers — especially those with substantial financial ...

Modern understanding of philanthropy has largely focused on the few helping the many. Regardless of which part of the world I travel to, when I ask people to name a philanthropist, I always get the ...

Furthermore, philanthropy can provide retirees with a sense of purpose and meaning in their lives, which can contribute to increased life satisfaction and happiness. As a result, retirees who engage ...

Octavia E. Butler’s novel Parable of the Sower offers a vision of a future marked by transformation and resilience—where societal collapse spurs the creation of a new belief system founded on ...

Since I came to the University of Pennsylvania to launch the Center for High Impact Philanthropy, there have been many developments in how philanthropy is practiced. These include the growth of ...

One of the more fulfilling parts of my role as a wealth manager is assisting clients to achieve their philanthropic goals. Whether they want to make small, occasional gifts as part of their normal ...

MacKenzie Scott is taking a break from the headline-grabbing posts about multi-billion-dollar gifts she’s given to charity the past couple years to instead offer a lesson in what philanthropy truly ...

Thursday is International Charity Day, a day in which giving is in the spotlight. But it is also worth considering whether there can be an intersection between philanthropy and investing which can ...