Exploring and explaining philanthropy.
The Gates Foundation and timescales for philanthropy
In this episode of the Philanthropisms podcast we take a look at the recent announcement by Bill Gates that he now plans to give away 99% of his wealth and spend down his foundation over the next 20 years.
- 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?
- 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
- 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.
Philanthropisms podcasts
- 1st May 2025
Sarah Jeffrey, Victoria Tayler & Lonnie Hackett: Risk, Success & Failure in Philanthropy & International Development
