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GDT Podcast / Season 7 / Episode 6

This week on Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, Jeremy speaks with James Piereson about his career and the impact of conservative philanthropy.

GDT Podcast / Season 7 / Episode 5

This week on Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, Jeremy and Susan McWilliams Barndt discuss the oft-overlooked idea of fraternity in America.


GDT Podcast / Season 7 / Episode 4

This week on Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, Jeremy is joined by scholar Les Lenkowsky to discuss the Jewish philanthropic tradition in America, with a focus on the schools of Julius Rosenwald.

GDT Podcast / Season 7 / Episode 3

This week on Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, John Pinheiro shares how philanthropy has played a crucial role in American history, but not always a positive one.


GDT Podcast / Season 7 / Episode 2

This week on the Givers, Doers, & Thinkers Podcast, Wilfred McClay emphasizes the importance of adopting a more balanced view of American history rather than the hypercritical perspective popular today.

GDT Podcast / Episode 61

This week on the Givers, Doers, & Thinkers Podcast, Walter McDougall shares his insights on civil religion, American “hustlers,” and our desire to repair the world.


Lessons from the 2024 Giving USA Report

A conversation between Jeremy Beer and Les Lenkowsky on the insights and implications of this year’s Giving Institute report.

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The Center for Civil Society Becomes a Nonprofit Organization

As an independent nonprofit, the Center will expand its reach and execute more ambitious programs, bringing together donors and foundations from across the nation.


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Happy Thanksgiving!

Reflecting on civil society and our gratitude for voluntary associations this Thanksgiving Day.

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Happy Labor Day!

As summer winds down, we take today to enjoy the spoils of civil society and remember those whose labor built this nation.