Exploring and explaining philanthropy.
Natasha Friend and Maria Ahmed: Participatory Grantmaking
In this episode of the Philanthropisms podcast we discuss participatory grantmaking with Natasha Friend, Director of Camden Giving, and Maria Ahmed, a participant in Camden Giving’s participatory grantmaking work.
- 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?
- Video featured in: Benefact GroupFundrAIsing: Improve your fundraising opportunities with AI
FundrAIsing: Improve your fundraising opportunities with AI
Watch the video of a webinar on AI, charities and fundraising given by Rhodri Davies for Benefact Group and DSC.
- Newsletter featured in: Why Philanthropy Matters NewsletterWhy Philanthropy Matters newsletter March 2025 (#29)
Why Philanthropy Matters newsletter March 2025 (#29)
- Newsletter featured in: Why Philanthropy Matters NewsletterWhy Philanthropy Matters Newsletter February 2025 (#28)
Why Philanthropy Matters Newsletter February 2025 (#28)
- Article featured in: Chronicle of PhilanthropyFoundations Remain Largely Mute as Nonprofits Face Slashed Federal Funding
Foundations Remain Largely Mute as Nonprofits Face Slashed Federal Funding
Rhodri Davies comments on the implications for philanthropy of severe cuts in US federal grant funding.
