Why Don't America's Rich Give More to Charity?

They could certainly afford to donate bigger sums, but something seems to be holding them back.

Is the New Way to Give a Better Way to Give?

Donor-advised funds are gaining popularity, but charities may be losing out.

How the Kim Kardashians of Yesteryear Helped Women Get the Vote

Now all but forgotten, a group of New York socialites was instrumental to the success of the suffrage movement.

Is It Unethical for People to Pass Their Wealth On to Their Children?

A conversation about inheritance, philanthropy, and aging with the philosopher Martha Nussbaum and the law professor Saul Levmore

George Soros and the Demonization of Philanthropy

Conspiracy theories about him obscure the real concerns about how large-scale giving works today.

‘Giving Tuesday’ Is No Match for Black Friday

Charities want to reserve a day for donating at a time of year when people are buying more stuff.

Why More Philanthropists Are Giving Before They Die

The trend is a departure from the traditional model of donation—and could affect how large sums of money are put to use.

Can Rich Millennials Be Convinced to Give Their Money Away?

A nonprofit helping wealthy young progressives become active philanthropists has gained new life under the Trump administration.

The Ben & Jerry’s of Medieval Times

“Social responsibility” seems like a recent trend, but businesses have been practicing it for more than half a millennium.

Is Big Philanthropy Compatible With Democracy?

A Stanford professor argues that it’s largely not—but that it could be reformed to promote equality, rather than undermine it.

Charitable Judgment

Americans are quick to ask if candidates are giving enough to philanthropic causes. But they hesitate to judge whether the money is being put to good use.

The Greatest Good

Inspired to make a meaningful donation, I wondered: What is the best charitable cause in the world, and was it crazy to think I could find it?