The Latest in a Life of Firsts: Carnegie President Louise Richardson Talks About Her Role

The Latest in a Life of Firsts: Carnegie President Louise Richardson Talks About Her Role

After a year leading the Carnegie Corporation of New York, Dame Louise Richardson joined us to discuss her transition from Oxford University to Carnegie, her goals for the grantmaker, polarization in the U.S. and more.

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As Government Budgets Pull Back, a Look at Philanthropy’s Role in Funding Public Libraries

As Government Budgets Pull Back, a Look at Philanthropy’s Role in Funding Public Libraries

Libraries are an indispensable public good, but from the start, private wealth has played a major part in their creation and expansion. As library budgets are threatened, we take a deep dive into philanthropy’s support.

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Lifting the Curtain on Philanthropy Advising

Lifting the Curtain on Philanthropy Advising

In this guest contribution, Beth Breeze and Emma Beeston, authors of a new book on philanthropy advisors, give us a look at some takeaways from their global study of a growing, but often under-appreciated professional field.

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Much Ado: Can a Fancy “Medal of Philanthropy” Really Make a Difference?

Much Ado: Can a Fancy “Medal of Philanthropy” Really Make a Difference?

Every two years, the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy is bestowed on a select group of ultra-wealthy donors at an elaborate gala. Does this program accomplish anything—or just stroke the egos of people who already get plenty of attention?

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