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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DAF Reform Is on Biden’s Wish List. Does It Stand a Chance?

DAF Reform Is on Biden’s Wish List. Does It Stand a Chance?

For the second time, changes to donor-advised fund rules made it into the Biden administration’s budget proposal. It’s a reflection of growing frustration and momentum around reform.

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How the DAF Industry Controls the Data and Attempts to Control the Narrative

How the DAF Industry Controls the Data and Attempts to Control the Narrative

Donor-advised fund sponsors like to present an upbeat picture of their field. In this guest piece, Dan Petegorsky makes a case for why that can be misleading — and how the DAF industry tilts the story in its favor.

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Do the Forbes Philanthropy Scores Give Foundation Donors Too Much Credit?

Do the Forbes Philanthropy Scores Give Foundation Donors Too Much Credit?

Forbes has made a valiant effort to improve its rankings of billionaire philanthropy. However, guest authors from the Charity Reform Initiative argue that the scores still paint a somewhat inflated picture of generosity.

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Big Giving, a Down Market, and Continued Calls for Reform: The Latest in the DAF Debate

Big Giving, a Down Market, and Continued Calls for Reform: The Latest in the DAF Debate

New reports show that charitable giving through DAFs surged in the first half of 2022. We dig into the data, the latest calls for DAF reform, and what it means for fundraisers navigating a challenging economic climate.

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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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