These Donors Are Revolting Against the “Charity Lobby” to Push Sweeping Philanthropic Reform

These Donors Are Revolting Against the “Charity Lobby” to Push Sweeping Philanthropic Reform

The newly announced Donor Revolt for Charity Reform is championing changes to the laws governing philanthropy that go well beyond the ACE Act. According to a recent poll, the American public is very much on board.

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New Poll, Old News: Philanthropy Lobby Is Still Out of Step with Public Opinion on Charity Reform

New Poll, Old News: Philanthropy Lobby Is Still Out of Step with Public Opinion on Charity Reform

Despite philanthropy sector groups’ continued defense of the status quo, there is strong public support for charity reform. Guest authors Chuck Collins and Dan Petegorsky unpack the findings of a new national poll.

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Major Philanthropy Sector Groups Are Dragging Their Feet or Outright Opposing DAF Reform. Why Is That?

Major Philanthropy Sector Groups Are Dragging Their Feet or Outright Opposing DAF Reform. Why Is That?

Donor-advised funds undermine philanthropy’s regulatory framework, and Americans are increasingly unhappy about it. We went looking for some clarity on trade groups’ stances around closing this huge loophole.

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Philanthropy's Scarcity Mindset Is Hurting the Sector, Not Helping It

Philanthropy's Scarcity Mindset Is Hurting the Sector, Not Helping It

Wealthy individuals and institutions say they want to give more. Majorities of the American public and nonprofit professionals want philanthropy to give more. There’s plenty of money to give. What’s the holdup?

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New Public Polling Shows Appetite for Bold Charity Reform

New Public Polling Shows Appetite for Bold Charity Reform

Guest authors from the Institute for Policy Studies present new polling data showing members of the public are eager for philanthropy reforms that go far beyond modest proposals from recent years.

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A House Divided: Philanthropy Roundtable's Right Turn Reflects the Reality of a More Political Sector

A House Divided: Philanthropy Roundtable's Right Turn Reflects the Reality of a More Political Sector

A longtime bastion of conservative philanthropy, the Philanthropy Roundtable has embraced combative, Trump-like rhetoric under a new leader. Some donors are bailing, but this change of tone isn’t really too surprising.

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Six New Efforts to Get Philanthropists to Open Up Their Wallets

Six New Efforts to Get Philanthropists to Open Up Their Wallets

Between new voluntary pledges and efforts to reform the sector by legislation, a flurry of campaigns are underway to encourage—or force—grantmakers to give more, and sooner. Here are six to watch.

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