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The Year of Philanthrowoman

The start of the New Year means that it is time, yet again, to gaze into our philanthrocrystal ball and make our annual predictions. We did OK last year but are hoping to do even better in 2013. Our top theme among our 20 predictions is that 2013 will be a breakthrough year for women […]

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The Year of Giving Dangerously

2009 showed that the philanthrocapitalism revolution is here to stay, as mega-giving by the likes of Bill Gates and the mass philanthrocapitalism of organisations like kiva.org and donorschoose surged ahead despite the economic downturn. So what does 2010 hold in store? Gazing into our crystal ball, we see philanthrocapitalism continuing to surge ahead as givers […]

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Obama’s Philanthrocapitalism

Although he did not actually appear in person, Barack Obama stole the show at last week’s Global Philanthropy Forum, as senior figures from his administration invited the philanthropists and non-profits gathered in Washington to partner with them. This is is great news, and something we have argued for. If done well, it can help philanthrocapitalism […]

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The Billary Problem

Whether Hillary Clinton has really “set [her] ego aside for world peace, world stability and for the good of the country”, as Senator Barbara Boxer suggested during Mrs Clinton’s confirmation hearing yesterday, is not for us to say. But we are pleased that her appointment as President Barack Obama’s Secretary of State will not mean […]