The many ways affluent individuals and families turn to philanthropy to bring meaning to their wealth; the best practices in logistics and strategies for making philanthropic efforts as effective as possible.
The Scientific Method
Science philanthropists are rushing in to fields where the government fears to tread. more »
Special Delivery
A logistics guru applies his time, talents and wealth to moving relief supplies to where they are needed. more »
The Business of Philanthropy
To make our charitable dollars count, Eli Broad says we must require the nonprofit sector to adopt the for-profit world’s best practices. more »
Food for Thought
Funding to fortify food in developing countries can pay off in productivity. more »
Paradise Lost
Volunteerism and outsourcing are not adequate alternatives to properly funding our national park system. more »
The Corporate Angel Network
The Corporate Angel Network provides a practical way for us to help cancer patients and their families. more »
Many Happy Returns
Philanthropy reformers are striving to bring for-profit accountability to the nonprofit sector. more »
Laying a Foundation
Creating a family foundation has its challenges, but it remains the time-tested method for ensuring our philanthropic legacy. more »
Sarbanes-Oxymoron
We should watch closely as states struggle to apply corporate governance rules to nonprofits. more »
Philanthropists at the Gates
For the first time, Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s work will benefit more than just our aesthetic sense. more »
Taxing Dilemma
The elimination of the estate tax makes our personal commitment to philanthropy more important than ever. more »