Send us a text In this episode we offer thoughts on the trends and topics that are going to shape philanthropy and civil society in 2026. Including: Philanthropy & Charities Ongoing political challenges for US philanthropy (more attacks on the legitimacy of foundations; will Trump weaponise the IRS?)More billion-dollar gifts; more donors signalling intent (e.g. by joining the Giving Pledge); the emergence of some new big-money philanthropists (including some high-profile women?)How will g...
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Send us a text In this episode we offer thoughts on the trends and topics that are going to shape philanthropy and civil society in 2026. Including: Philanthropy & Charities Ongoing political challenges for US philanthropy (more attacks on the legitimacy of foundations; will Trump weaponise the IRS?)More billion-dollar gifts; more donors signalling intent (e.g. by joining the Giving Pledge); the emergence of some new big-money philanthropists (including some high-profile women?)How will g...
Sonal Sachdev Patel: Reflections of a Philanthropist in Residence
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2 months ago
Sonal Sachdev Patel: Reflections of a Philanthropist in Residence
Send us a text In this episode we talk to Sonal Sachdev Patel, CEO of GMSP Foundation, inaugural Philanthropist In Residence at the Marshall Institute at the London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE) and executive coach working with philanthropists and senior leaders. In a wide-ranging conversation, we discuss: How did the LSE Philanthropist in Residence role come about? What is the aim of the role, and what are the key insights so far?How did Sonal and her family get started i...
Philanthropisms
Send us a text In this episode we offer thoughts on the trends and topics that are going to shape philanthropy and civil society in 2026. Including: Philanthropy & Charities Ongoing political challenges for US philanthropy (more attacks on the legitimacy of foundations; will Trump weaponise the IRS?)More billion-dollar gifts; more donors signalling intent (e.g. by joining the Giving Pledge); the emergence of some new big-money philanthropists (including some high-profile women?)How will g...
