Philanthrocapitalism

The Year of Controversial Giving

Matthew Bishop | Posted 03.03.2012

Matthew Bishop

What does 2012 have in store for giving, especially the impact-driven approach to it we call "philanthrocapitalism"? Having peered into our philanthrocrystal ball, we see giving becoming more dangerous, more controversial, and more political, among other things, as philanthrocapitalists find themselves at the center of some of the year's biggest news stories. Here are our 10 predictions for the coming year.

Nicholas Kristof's Boneheaded "Paean to Economists"

Mark Engler | Posted 08.07.2011

Mark Engler

The injustices of unfettered capitalism are not an accident -- they are a product of a system whose academic advocates have a lot to answer for. Economists have done enough of late. Let's hold the paeans.

Wanted: Chief Good Officers

DeronTriff | Posted 05.25.2011

DeronTriff

The role of Chief Good Officer is equally justified to make Earth a healthier place for all of us and an enriching place for those who are truly its good tenants.

Productivity and Philanthropy

Bhagwan Chowdhry | Posted 05.25.2011

Bhagwan Chowdhry

You could help the poor more, much more, if you continue to do what you do best for which the society is willing to pay you the maximum you can earn and then donate.

Billions for Charity, But Not One Cent for Taxes!

Kelly Kleiman | Posted 05.25.2011

Kelly Kleiman

Even the best-intentioned best-directed private donations are a way for moneyed people to work their will on the public, while the rest of us have nothing but the vote.

How You Can Join the Billionaire Boys (and Girls) Club

Jonathan Greenblatt | Posted 05.25.2011

Jonathan Greenblatt

The sheer size of the Giving Pledge is mind-boggling. Analysts have estimated that GP could pour $600 billion into the coffers of various causes.

Malaira Is The Cause Of 2010, Declares Matthew Bishop And Malaria No More

Posted 05.25.2011

Though Haiti is eating up the headlines in the world of philanthropy, Matthew Bishop of Philanthrocapitalism predicted that the World Cup in South Afr...

Good News about Global Giving

Dennis Whittle | Posted 05.25.2011

Dennis Whittle

The whole global philanthropy report is worth reading, but here are my takeaways.

At Skoll's Annual Oxford Confab, Capitalism In Shift

Tom Watson | Posted 05.25.2011

Tom Watson

The world economic crisis tends to sharpen the focus at this year's Skoll confab, nicknamed the 'Davos of Social Entrepreneurship.'

Is Corporate Philanthropy to Philanthropy What Military Music is to Music?

Paul Brest | Posted 05.25.2011

Paul Brest

Most real-world decisions involve tradeoffs, and much corporate philanthropy lies somewhere between pure philanthropy and marketing.

Michael Edwards' Case Against Philanthrocapitalism

Paul Brest | Posted 05.25.2011

Paul Brest

In "Just Another Emperor?" Michael Edwards challenges philanthrocapitalists to transform the economic system that made them rich, not just address its symptoms.

Philanthrocapitalism

Paul Brest | Posted 05.25.2011

Paul Brest

Matthew Bishop and Michael Green describe how super-rich "philanthrocapitalists" like Bill Gates are shaking up the world of giving with their businesslike methods.