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Glen Galaich: Big philanthropy and the Mindset of Control
In this episode of the Philanthropisms podcast we talk to Glen Galaich, CEO of Stupski Foundation about his new book Control: Why big giving falls short, why the ‘mindset of control’ is pervasive in elite philanthropy, and why that is a problem.
- ArticleThree currencies that are more important than money for philanthropy
Three currencies that are more important than money for philanthropy
What role do trust, power and hope play in philanthropy, and are they at times even more important than money?
- ArticleWhat Next? Philanthropy Trends and Predictions for 2026
What Next? Philanthropy Trends and Predictions for 2026
We take a look at some of the topics and trends that are going to shape philanthropy and civil society in 2026. (And you can listen to the podcast version HERE).
- ArticlePeter Thiel and Philanthropy in the End of Days
Peter Thiel and Philanthropy in the End of Days
Peter Thiel’s recent Antichrist lectures raised many eyebrows. But is he just eccentric, or do his worldview and approach to philanthropy tell us something important about wider trends that might shape philanthropy in the future?
- 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?”
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?
- WPM newsletter Summer 2026 (#43)
- Article featured in: Alliance MagazineThe circus is coming to town: Are right wing populist attacks on UK civil society about to ramp up?
The circus is coming to town: Are right wing populist attacks on UK civil society about to ramp up?
Rhodri writes for Alliance magazine about what a new think report attacking charity campaigning tells us about the challenges for UK civil society from right wing populism.
- Why Philanthropy Matters Newsletter June/July 2026 (#42)
- Article featured in: Alliance MagazineAs the USA celebrates its 250th anniversary, what state is its philanthropy in?
As the USA celebrates its 250th anniversary, what state is its philanthropy in?
Rhodri Davies offers an outsider’s perspective on US philanthropy on the eve of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
