Why Philanthropy Matters Newsletter June 2025 (#32)
Foreign Waters
Rhodri Davies is quoted in the article exploring the role of global philanthropy in the context of massive aid cuts.
Why Philanthropy Matters Newsletter May 2025 (#31)
Sarah Jeffrey, Victoria Tayler & Lonnie Hackett: Risk, Success & Failure in Philanthropy & International Development
Why Philanthropy Matters Newsletter April 2025 #30
Why Philanthropy Matters newsletter March 2025 (#29)
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?
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.