October 4, 2025
Tackling Philanthropy’s Missing Conversations
“This is the speech I have always wanted to give, the speech about compassion, and…
Family foundations often begin with a singular vision—a passion passed down through generations, or an…
April 7, 2025
A Generous Life: Reflections on Inspired Giving
A bold and imaginative guide for donors who want to make their giving more meaningful,…
August 9, 2024
Charting the Course for Health Philanthropy: Reflections from the 2024 GIH Conference
Guns, poverty, racism, politics, climate change. One might not expect to cover all these topics…
February 6, 2015
Strategic Philanthropy: A Primer on Roles and Strategies
This primer provides suggestions for moving from check writing to high-impact philanthropy and presents examples…
February 4, 2015
Passion: Discovering the Meaning in Your Philanthropy
This primer helps donors reflect on their strongest and deepest feelings and values to see…
This paper advocates for an entrepreneurial approach to philanthropy and serves as an exploration and…
January 1, 1989
Just Money – A Critique of Contemporary American Philanthropy
Edited and co-authored by H. Peter Karoff, Just Money - A Critique of Contemporary American…