March 04, 2021

How Bill and Melinda Gates Seek to Reverse Declines in the Ranks of Small Donors

March 04, 2021/ Holly Hall

Over the past two decades, growing inequality has contributed to declining numbers of “everyday donors.” Decidedly non-everyday donors Bill and Melinda Gates have made it a priority to counter this trend.

July 29, 2020

How Wealth Inequality Distorts Philanthropy

July 29, 2020/ Chuck Collins and Helen Flannery, Guest Contributors

Inequality is making philanthropy increasingly top-heavy, with the number of donors declining and the wealthy dominating the sector. In this guest post, authors of a new report outline why it’s a problem and what we can do about it.