Why Philanthropy Matters Newsletter Feb 2026 (#38)
Read the web version HERE.
WPM Newsletter February 2026Three currencies that are more important than money for philanthropy
What role do trust, power and hope play in philanthropy, and are they at times even more important than money?
Gates CEO: Foundation Will Stay the Course as Humanitarian Aid Shrinks
Rhodri Davies comments on the annual letter from Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman.
Will the Millennial mindset approach save the future of philanthropy?
Rhodri comments on trends in elite philanthropy for an article in Esquire Middle East.
What Next? Philanthropy Trends and Predictions for 2026
We take a look at some of the topics and trends that are going to shape philanthropy and civil society in 2026. (And you can listen to the podcast version HERE).
Rachael Jarosh & Suzanne Ehlers: Women-led philanthropy in support of refugees
Review of “Rich Expectations”
Hilary Pearson reviews “Rich Expectations: Why Rich People Give” by Beth Breeze & Rhodri Davies (with Theresa Lloyd) from a Canadian perspective.
Peter Thiel and Philanthropy in the End of Days
Peter Thiel’s recent Antichrist lectures raised many eyebrows. But is he just eccentric, or do his worldview and approach to philanthropy tell us something important about wider trends that might shape philanthropy in the future?
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).
NEW BOOK OUT NOW!
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.
