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.
Unfinished Business
James Joseph urges philanthropists to support the increasingly complex challenges of rebuilding the Gulf Coast. more »
The Builder
Sandy Weill assembled two financial powerhouses, pushing the boundaries of both size and complexity. more »
Weaving Hope
Connie Duckworth employs her entrepreneurial skills to help Afghani women enter the rug trade. more »
The Gift of Green
Landowners are using increasingly complex transactions to transfer property to conservation groups, while
securing tax breaks. more »
Out on a Limb
Many nonprofits remain precariously unaware of the dangers of undercapitalization. more »
To Collect and Serve
To launch a successful art museum requires far more work—and diplomatic skills—than most collectors anticipate. more »
Educational Entrepreneurs
Impassioned individuals are bypassing the bureaucracy and launching their own innovative schools, but without the right mix of passion and political clout, even well-funded projects can go awry. more »
The Social Order
Jim Collins contends that philanthropists are ill-advised to treat their favorite causes like businesses. more »
Philanthropy’s Hybrid Creature
Neither private foundation nor public charity, a supporting organization offers philanthropists some advantages over both. more »
Underperformance Anxiety
Nonprofits must ensure new board members–and those already serving–will contribute their fair share. more »