Why Philanthropy Matters newsletter March 2025 (#29)
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?
Why Philanthropy Matters Newsletter February 2025 (#28)
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.
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.
Why Philanthropy Matters Newsletter January 2025 (#27)
Blueprint 2025 – Blurring Boundaries (with Lucy Bernholz)
A recording of a conversation between Rhodri Davies and Lucy Bernholz, author of the Philanthropy and Digital Civil Society: Blueprint 2025.
Why Philanthropy Matters Newsletter Dec 2024 (#26)
Free Thinking: Gifts and Gratitude
Rhodri Davies appears as a guest on BBC Radio 4’s Free Thinking programme to discuss “gifts and gratitude”.
Why Philanthropy Matters Newsletter Nov 2024 (#25)
Analysis: Why are grantmakers pausing their programmes?
Rhodri Davies is quoted in an article exploring what is behind an apparent trend of UK grantmakers pausing or halting their operations.
