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.
To Give and Receive
Charitable annuities balance philanthropic largesse with savvy estate planning. more »
From Programs to Policy
The IRS now allows philanthropists to fund charities that engage in a bit of lobbying. more »
No Good Deed...
Those who fund contentious, and even benign, causes often find themselves embroiled in public controversy. more »
Pooling Resources
Securitizations of microcredit loans may be able to give philanthropic institutions more bang for their buck. more »
Wonder Women
Three heiresses are convinced that their wealth can change the status quo for needy women around the world. more »
Class Conscious
This Oscar Mayer heir gives away the bulk of his wealth—and argues that everyone else should do the same. more »
Guided Giving
Donors are increasingly asking for control over how their university endowments are spent. more »
Giving Due Credit
Program-related investments allow benefactors to bestow low-interest loans instead of outright grants. more »
A Vinous Victory
The Naples Winter Wine Festival demonstrates the good a group of driven entrepreneurs can do by applying business savvy to a philanthropic endeavor. more »
The Ethics of Affluence
Helping the less fortunate emerge from poverty is one of the responsibilities of wealth, Peter Singer argues. more »
Sum of the Parts
Intractable problems begin to yield when foundations pool their dollars and expertise. more »