Why Isn’t All Philanthropy Trust-Based Philanthropy?
13th June 2024
We explore why “trust-based philanthropy” has gained ground as an idea, what it is framed as an alternative to, and why there is still a gap between rhetoric and practice.
In conversation with… Rhodri Davies
Rhodri Davies discusses his book “What is Philanthropy For?” at an event hosted by Canadian philanthropy advisory firm Karma & Cents.
What’s The Point of Philanthropic Foundations? Part 3: Current Issues
14th November 2023
This is the third and final part of an essay mini-series exploring the nature and role of philanthropic foundations. Here we consider some of the key themes that have emerged throughout the long history of critique and criticisms of foundations, and how these might inform our understanding of current debates.
Why Philanthropy Matters June 2023 Newsletter (#10)
You can read the tenth edition of our monthly newsletter below (from June 2023).
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Launch of WINGS Philanthropy Transformation Initiative
Rhodri Davies moderates a panel discussion and Q&A as part of the launch of WINGS new Philanthropy Transformation Initiative.
What is Philanthropy For? (Speech to Yorkshire Funders 2023 Conference)
23rd June 2023
This is the text of a keynote speech Rhodri Davies gave at the 2023 Yorkshire Funders Conference in Leeds, outlining some of the key questions about the nature and role of philanthropy and why there is a particular need to engage with them right now.
Better Giving
In this essay for the Law Family Commission on Civil Society, Rhodri Davies explores what it might mean to make philanthropy “better”.
