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ERNOP: Connecting Philanthropy Academia & Practice #10
In the tenth edition of our podcast partnership with the European Research Network on Philanthropy (ERNOP), we talk to more academics whose work is featured in the latest batch of short, practitioner-focused ERNOP Research Notes.
- ArticleIs Elon Musk right that “empathy is the fundamental weakness of western civilization?”
Is Elon Musk right that “empathy is the fundamental weakness of western civilization?”
28th March 2025
We explore Elon Musk’s recent claim that “empathy is the fundamental weakness of Western civilisation” – what does it mean, where does it come from, and is there is any truth in it?
- ArticlePhilanthropy at a Time of Chaos
Philanthropy at a Time of Chaos
10th February 2025
Following a barrage of executive orders and policy announcements from President Donald Trump which posed major challenges for civil society organisations, we take a look at some of the key questions for philanthropy at a time of chaos.
- ArticlePhilanthropy & Civil Society in a Post-Work Future?
Philanthropy & Civil Society in a Post-Work Future?
18th October 2024
In this article, we consider what role philanthropy and civil society might play in a “post work” future where AI and automation has fundamentally altered our society and economic models.
- ArticleA Good Game: Sport, Philanthropy & Activism
A Good Game: Sport, Philanthropy & Activism
2nd July 2024
What is the relationship between philanthropy and sport? Are athletes and sports teams primarily recipients of philanthropy, are they potential donors, or are they powerful activists?
- Article featured in: Inside PhilanthropyThree Publications Offering a Long View on Philanthropy
Three Publications Offering a Long View on Philanthropy
Why Philanthropy Matters is recommended as one of 3 “publications that offer a long view on philanthropy” by Inside Philanthropy.
- Article featured in: Alliance MagazineForeign Waters
Foreign Waters
Rhodri Davies is quoted in the article exploring the role of global philanthropy in the context of massive aid cuts.
- Newsletter featured in: Why Philanthropy Matters NewsletterWhy Philanthropy Matters Newsletter May 2025 (#31)
Why Philanthropy Matters Newsletter May 2025 (#31)
- Article featured in: Civil SocietyAffluent London areas ‘least generous’ in UK, CAF research finds
Affluent London areas ‘least generous’ in UK, CAF research finds
Rhodri Davies comments on the findings of the latest CAF Local Giving report
