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Episode 21: The Promise & Problems of Philanthropy in the U.S. Today, with Doug White
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Charity and nonprofits have had a special role in the American system since its earliest days: to fulfill a need that the government is not designed to or capable of meeting. They are an important part of the individualist character of our nation and its development.
While donations to charity have risen in recent years, the average donation size has outpaced the number of donations. It seems that fewer people are giving, with the difference being made up by larger philanthropists. What does this trend portend for the charity world as a whole?
Philanthropy advisor Doug White joins Boris to discuss the trends and pitfalls of organizations increasingly relying on larger philanthropic donors, their responsibility to large donors and the communities they serve, and how to navigate the two.
Episode Links and Shownotes: https://nphf.show/ep21
What we discussed:
- The role nonprofits play in American society
- What drives philanthropist to give
- The de-democratization of fundraising and the dangers of billionaires who know better
- Crisis fundraising and cultivating smaller donors
- Responsiveness and obligations to large and small donors
- The role of board governance
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