Would AI be good or bad for philanthropy? Will AI replace grant-makers?
In this essay for NPC to mark their 20th anniversary, Philanthropy Matters Director Rhodri Davies explores the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on philanthropy and grantmaking.
Cryptocurrencies & Blockchain
In this episode of the Third Sector Podcast, Rhodri Davies talks to hosts Rebecca Cooney and Russell Hargrave about what cryptocurrencies and blockchain mean for charities.
Better Giving
In this essay for the Law Family Commission on Civil Society, Rhodri Davies explores whether we need not just more giving, but better giving – and what this means in practice.
Philanthropy Right Now – Agreeing to Disagree
In this comment piece for the Beacon Collaborative, Rhodri Davies makes a case for the need for more nuance and less polarisation in today’s debates about philanthropy.
What does 2022 hold for charities?
In this episode of Third Sector‘s podcast, Rhodri Davies joins hosts Rebecca Cooney and Emily Burt to talk about what the coming year might hold in store for charities.
What’s Ahead? Predictions for philanthropy in 2022 and beyond
In this article for Alliance Magazine, Rhodri Davies offers some thoughts on what the coming years might hold for philanthropy and civil society.
Rewriting the Rules of Philanthropy- How We Give Now
At s recent event hosted by Giving Tuesday, Rhodri Davies moderated a fascinating conversation with Asha Curran (CEO of Giving Tuesday), Lucy Bernholz (Senior Research Scholar at Stanford PACS) and Edgar Villanueva (author of Decolonizing Wealth).
How smart tech can make philanthropy smarter
In this article Beth Kanter and Allison Fine, authors of The Smart Nonprofit credit Rhodri Davies for coining the term “philgorithm” to describe the potential application of AI to automating decisions about giving.
Cryptophilanthropists – friend or foe to charities?
In this article, Rhodri Davies is quoted on the challenges that cryptophilanthropy can pose for charities.
Russia links scrutiny adds to donations pressure on UK campuses
In this article, Rhodri Davies is quoted talking about the impact of sanctions on Russian oligarchs on philanthropic donations to universities.
Elon Musk’s philanthropy
Rhodri Davies is quoted in a New York Times article on “Elon Musk’s Latest Innovation: Troll Philanthropy”.
Bitcoin donations trouble some charities
Rhodri Davies is quoted in this Washington Post article talking about why some charities are wary of accepting cryptocurrency donations.