Why Philanthropy Matters Newsletter April 2026 (#40)
Why Philanthropy Matters released its April 2026 edition, issue #40, continuing a series of bite‑size chapters that trace philanthropy’s long history and its future trajectory. The newsletter spotlights lessons for civil society, elite donors, and foundations operating in the US and UK, urging readers to apply historical insights to modern giving strategies. It also rolls out a new cookie‑consent interface to capture anonymous analytics while respecting privacy. The issue invites audiences to explore the “Learn more about philanthropy” portal for deeper context.
How AI Is Changing the World of Development Grantmaking
Rhodri Davies explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping development grantmaking, a topic featured in Devex. AI-driven analytics are automating eligibility screening, predicting project impact, and extracting insights from legacy grant data. Philanthropic foundations are adopting predictive models and real‑time dashboards...
Kinetic Fundraising Philanthropy Summit 2026
The Kinetic Fundraising Philanthropy Summit 2026 convened leaders to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and charitable giving. A featured panel saw Rhodri discuss AI‑driven donor analytics and ethical considerations. The event, hosted by Why Philanthropy Matters, offered bite‑size learning...
Why Philanthropy Matters Newsletter March 2026 (#39)
The March 2026 edition of the "Why Philanthropy Matters" newsletter (issue #39) was released, offering bite‑size chapters that explore philanthropy’s long history to help readers apply past lessons to future impact. The issue links to a web‑based version and highlights...
Webinar for Launch of ERNOP “Philanthropy in Europe” Report
The European Research Network on Philanthropy (ERNOP) launched its flagship "Philanthropy in Europe" report via a live webinar moderated by Rhodri Davies. The study offers the first comprehensive, cross‑national comparison of charitable giving across more than 30 European countries. It...