Exploring and explaining philanthropy.
Allison Fine: Using AI to make fundraising better
In this episode of the Philanthropisms podcast, we talk to Allison Fine (President of Every.org and nonprofit tech expert) about the impact of AI on philanthropy, and how it can be used to make fundraising more relational at scale.
- ArticleARCHIVE: Mutual Admiration: Charity, Philanthropy & Mutual Aid post-COVID
ARCHIVE: Mutual Admiration: Charity, Philanthropy & Mutual Aid post-COVID
September 2020
What, if anything, can the upsurge of interest in models of mutual aid during the Covid-19 pandemic tell us about the potential future for philanthropy?
- 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.
- 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
- Article featured in: NZZ am Sonntag MagazinVom Geben und Nehmen
Vom Geben und Nehmen
Rhodri Davies is interviewed about trends in elite philanthropy for Switzerland’s NZZ on Sunday magazine.
- Article featured in: Associated PressBill Gates pledges his remaining fortune to the Gates Foundation, which will close in 20 years
Bill Gates pledges his remaining fortune to the Gates Foundation, which will close in 20 years
Rhodri Davies is quoted in the article commenting on Bill Gates’s announcement of his plans to give away his remaining wealth over the next 20 years.
- Newsletter featured in: Why Philanthropy Matters NewsletterWhy Philanthropy Matters Newsletter April 2025 #30
Why Philanthropy Matters Newsletter April 2025 #30
Philanthropisms podcasts
- 1st May 2025
Sarah Jeffrey, Victoria Tayler & Lonnie Hackett: Risk, Success & Failure in Philanthropy & International Development
