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A conversation with Jackpot author Michael Mechanic (Part 2 of 2)

The Mother Jones senior editor talks to Michael E. Hartmann about the need for more and better thinking about the proper role of philanthropy in a democracy and people’s fear about being on the wrong side of America’s economic divide.

Cause for hope

In the wake of madness or even just in the midst of mere distraction, look elsewhere, and deeper.


71% favor taxing endowment income of wealthy universities and foundations

Scott Rasmussen national survey finds substantial support for ending tax exemption for wealthy institutions with nonprofit status.


Digital dollars and donor demands

Technological tracking to trump trust—and risk trampling on it.

A conversation with The Gathering founder Fred Smith (Part 2 of 2)

The Christian philanthropist, author, blogger, and Sunday-school teacher talks to Michael E. Hartmann and Daniel P. Schmidt about the state of public discourse in America today, religion and philanthropy, friendship, and C. S. Lewis.


A conversation with The Gathering founder Fred Smith (Part 1 of 2)

The Christian philanthropist, author, blogger, and Sunday-school teacher talks to Michael E. Hartmann and Daniel P. Schmidt about The Gathering’s beginnings and learning in the context of a relationship.

Big Brothers Big Sisters creates the relationships that foster civil society

Our thinning civil society has the effect of removing from so many kids the natural mentor relationships that many of us were blessed with growing up. Big Brothers Big Sisters steps in to play this role.


Don’t underestimate the value of a feasibility study

A capital campaign requires lots of time, resources, and hard work—and a successful one begins with due diligence on the front end.

Establishment philanthropy’s labor market, and its professional monoculture

An insular and distinctive cartel, pretty much ignoring everyone else, fueling woke capitalism.




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