Voluntary Woke? Philanthropy, Civil Society & The Culture Wars
How is philanthropy being affected by culture war narratives? And is it partly to blame for the whole problem?
MacKenzie Scott & the History of Challenging Philanthropy’s Status Quo
How does MacKenzie Scott’s approach to philanthropy fit within the wider history of big money giving?
Language Barriers
Is the way that we talk about philanthropy and civil society holding us back?
[ARCHIVE] Marcus Rashford, Dolly Parton and public perceptions of philanthropy
We look at two high-profile examples of celebrity giving and ask what they tell us about attitudes to wealth and philanthropy.
[ARCHIVE] Mutual Admiration: Charity, Philanthropy & Mutual Aid post-COVID
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?
[ARCHIVE] When Nobody Knows You’re a Dog: Tech, Civil Society, and the Fight for Authenticity
As AI brings new challenges with misinformation and disinformation, what are the potential implications for authenticity and trust in civil society?
[ARCHIVE] What might a philanthropy algorithm look like?
Algorithms increasingly shape our choices and the way in which we access information, so we ask what would an algorithm for philanthropy look like?
