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    Does Philanthropy Make You a Good Person?

    We explore how and why philanthropy informs our judgements about other people’s moral worth.

  • Podcast featured in: Transforming Society

    What should we do about tainted donations?

    In the second of this series of short podcasts to mark the launch of his book “What is Philanthropy For?”, Rhodri Davies joins series Editor George Miller to discuss whether some donations are ‘tainted’ , and what ethical dilemmas this poses for charities.

  • Podcast featured in: Transforming Society

    Is philanthropy charity’s more rational cousin?

    In the second of this series of short podcasts to mark the launch of his book “What is Philanthropy For?”, Rhodri Davies joins series Editor George Miller to discuss the distinction between charity and philanthropy, how big money giving fits in with democracy, and what Effective Altruism is (and why it has been in trouble lately).

  • Podcast featured in: Transforming Society

    What is philanthropy & why does it matter?

    In this podcast for Bristol University Press, Rhodri Davies talks to host George Miller about his new book “What is Philanthropy For?”

  • 20th Feb 2023

    Claire Dunning – Philanthropy, State & Society in the US

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    Lost in the Crowd: Philanthropy, Population Debates & The Shadow of Eugenics

    As debate grows over whether we should be more concerned about over-population or declining birth rates, we explore why philanthropy has such a problematic history when it comes to engaging with population issues, and what lessons this holds for modern-day donors and non-profits.

  • 3rd Nov 2022

    Philanthropy, Gratitude & Recognition

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    Politically Correct? Charities, Campaigning & Politics

    Why does the relationship between charities and politics in the UK continue to cause so much debate? What benefits does charity campaigning bring, and what risks does it pose? And are the rules governing this area fit for purpose, or do we need a radical rethink?

  • 22nd Sep 2022

    Emma Saunders-Hastings: Philanthropy, Inequality & Democracy

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    The Business of Philanthropy: Patagonia and nonprofit corporate ownership

    Yvon Chouinard’s decision to hand ownership of outdoor fashion company Patagonia to two newly-created nonprofit entities has made headlines around the world. We explore the precedents for his approach and what they might tell us about the questions we should be asking.

  • Book Review featured in: Alliance Magazine

    White Philanthropy: Carnegie Corporation’s ‘An American Dilemma’ and the Making of a White World Order

    Rhodri Davies reviews Maribel Morey’s White Philanthropy: Carnegie Corporation’s ‘An American Dilemma’ and the Making of a White World Order for Alliance magazine.

     

  • 23rd Jun 2022

    Tainted Donations: Can you do good with bad money?

  • Learn from our past to better understand our future.

    Philanthropy has a long and varied history. We’ve created bite-size chapters that you can jump in and out of to better understand philanthropy.