The Latest Industry Numbers on DAFs Are Yet Another Example of Selective Transparency

The Latest Industry Numbers on DAFs Are Yet Another Example of Selective Transparency

A new report on donor-advised funds, billed as independent, was another product of the philanthropic establishment. It speaks to a broader issue: overly rosy reporting of giving data by interested parties.

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Rose-Colored Glasses: The Trouble With Industry Numbers on American Generosity

Rose-Colored Glasses: The Trouble With Industry Numbers on American Generosity

This time of year, we see a lot of big numbers celebrating Americans’ outsize generosity. While there are things to celebrate, such industry-generated figures often gloss over concerning trends related to inequality.

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