Vom Geben und Nehmen
Rhodri Davies is interviewed about trends in elite philanthropy for Switzerland’s NZZ on Sunday magazine.
Bill Gates pledges his remaining fortune to the Gates Foundation, which will close in 20 years
Rhodri Davies is quoted in the article commenting on Bill Gates’s announcement of his plans to give away his remaining wealth over the next 20 years.
Why Philanthropy Matters Newsletter April 2025 #30
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?
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.
Sign of the Times? The Dells Grow Their Foundation by a Cool $5 Billion
Rhodri Davies is quoted in an article in Inside Philanthropy, commenting on a recent trend of billion-dollar plus gifts by US tech philanthropists.
Good intent, or just good content? Assessing MrBeast’s philanthropy
In this article for the Journal of Philanthropy & Marketing, Rhodri Davies explores the phenomenon of MrBeast’s philanthropy and whether we should view it as a welcome innovation or a cause for concern.
The End of Charity: Episode 2
In the second episode of Third Sector’s documentary series on the future of charity, Rhodri Davies offers some thoughts on the philanthropy of MrBeast
Philanthropy and the Quest for Eternal Life
7th March 2024
What impact might the growing interest in radical life extension technology among the ultra-wealthy have on philanthropy?
What Will 2024 Bring for Philanthropy and Civil Society?
14th December 2023
We explore some of the key ideas in the recent “2024 predictions” episode of the Philanthropisms podcast.
If you want to listen to that in full, you can find part 1 HERE and part 2 HERE.
