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?
Philanthropy at a Time of Chaos
Following a barrage of executive orders and policy announcements from President Donald Trump which posed major challenges for civil society organisations, we take a look at some of the key questions for philanthropy at a time of chaos.
Foundations Remain Largely Mute as Nonprofits Face Slashed Federal Funding
Rhodri Davies comments on the implications for philanthropy of severe cuts in US federal grant funding.
Blueprint 2025 – Blurring Boundaries (with Lucy Bernholz)
A recording of a conversation between Rhodri Davies and Lucy Bernholz, author of the Philanthropy and Digital Civil Society: Blueprint 2025.
Sign of the Times? The Dells Grow Their Foundation by a Cool $5 Billion
Rhodri Davies is quoted in an article in Inside Philanthropy, commenting on a recent trend of billion-dollar plus gifts by US tech philanthropists.
Paving the Road of Good Intentions: In Honor of National Philanthropy Day
A blog from Stanford’s Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society detailing recent guest speakers on their Executive Philanthropy Program, including a session from Rhodri Davies on AI and the future of philanthropy.
