Just Do It! What rich donors wish other rich people knew about philanthropy
In this article for Philanthropy Impact, Rhodri Davies highlights some of the findings of his new book “Rich Expectations: Why Rich People Give” (with Beth Breeze and Theresa Lloyd).
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This month sees the publication of Rich Expectations: Why Rich People Give, co-authored by WPM Director Rhodri Davies, alongside Prof Beth Breeze and Theresa Lloyd, exploring the nature and role of philanthropy in the UK and how expectations shape approaches and attitudes towards giving.
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Why Philanthropy Matters Newsletter June 2025 (#32)
Three Publications Offering a Long View on Philanthropy
Why Philanthropy Matters is recommended as one of 3 “publications that offer a long view on philanthropy” by Inside Philanthropy.
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)
Affluent London areas ‘least generous’ in UK, CAF research finds
Rhodri Davies comments on the findings of the latest CAF Local Giving report
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.
