Jim Hodge claims that our work in philanthropy must make the material to spiritual shift.

Paul G. Schervish, Ph.D. explores how spiritual aspects of both receiving and giving affect the giver, personal relationships and the greater community.

Ann Braude, Ph.D. explores the relation between religion and philanthropy through the lens of women's history.

Craig Dykstra Ph.D. examines approaches to religious philanthropy.

Christian Smith, Ph.D. raises the question: If generosity is good for the giver—and research shows it is—then why don’t more people give?

Rabbi Elliot Dorff, Ph.D. discusses donations of ill-gotten gain from a Jewish legal perspective.

Dan Cardinali and Kerry Robinson discuss the ethical and practical strengths at the intersection of philanthropy and faith.

From one perspective, American society might seem to be falling apart. However, from another vantage point, we can see a more complex, nuanced picture. Listen as David Brooks and Anne Snyder share stories from the frontlines of community rebuilding and civic creativity, and talk about the sacred re-weaving of institutions of all forms.

In this video in partnership with Gresham College and the Fulbright Commission, David. P. King addresses the question, does philanthropy do the public good?