The Philanthropy Forum at GSPIA is a learning and teaching laboratory that explores the rich and instructive history of philanthropy in Pittsburgh.
About the GSPIA Philanthropy Forum
The concept and the practice of philanthropy continue to evolve. Greater access to needs and the means to meet them continue to open the activity and the aspirations of philanthropy to millions of participants globally. The scale of giving continues to grow, and with it, new questions about philanthropy’s impact and intentions. At the University of Pittsburgh,
12/10/2018
For these women, philanthropy means giving their own money to help others The benefactors are Portland's Ninety-nine Girlfriends, a philanthropic volunteer organization that began three years ago with 100 members. It continues growing each year, all through word of mouth, said Deborah Edward, the group's co-founder.
07/24/2018
Our dose of philanthropic inspiration today!
She Gave Millions to Artists Without Credit. Until Now. The artist Susan Unterberg, acting anonymously, has distributed more than $5.5 million over 22 years to 220 underrecognized female artists over age 40.
05/08/2018
A legal secretary in Brooklyn told nobody - probably not even her husband - about the $10 million she had saved over her career as a secretary. In her will, she gave it all away.
96-Year-Old Secretary Quietly Amasses Fortune, Then Donates $8.2 Million A frugal woman from Brooklyn, who rode the subway to work at one law firm for 67 years, left millions for students at Henry Street Settlement and Hunter College.
02/09/2018
GeekWire asked us about the parallels between Andrew Carnegie and Bill Gates. And we said... an office chair?
How Andrew Carnegie set the stage for Bill Gates to give away his fortune, altering philanthropy forever Bill Gates made his money in software, Andrew Carnegie in steel. And while roughly a century separates these two hard-charging titans of industry, they are connected not through the massive wealth…
01/30/2018
We are excited to share our newest report, “Giving By and For Women,” which examines why and how leading female philanthropists are choosing to invest in the future of women and girls.
A huge thank you to our partners Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Women Moving Millions for making this report a reality and for your ongoing leadership in women’s philanthropy.
Download the report today: http://bit.ly/2ndYxrl
01/19/2018
We are launching a podcast this spring! It's going to be good - we promise. We have a lot of ideas for content, but are crowdsourcing ideas for a title. Will you help by taking our survey?
reminds us that each of us has the gift, and mandate, of generosity.
11/14/2017
The first study in 10 years on and shows the groups have allocated up to $1.29 billion - yes, BILLION! - over time. Check out the report and its findings on the number of giving circles, the rise of networks, an increase in identify-based groups, and other data about this powerful form of philanthropy: http://bit.ly/2hjxqMU
GrantCraft newsletter includes "Transformation at the Intersection: How public-private partnerships changed Pittsburgh’s downtown into a thriving arts district " case study from the Pittsburgh Philanthropy Project!
http://www.grantcraft.org/case-studies/transformation-at-the-intersection?utm_medium=email&utm_source=grantcraft&utm_campaign=grantcraft20170131
Transformation at the Intersection | GrantCraft GrantCraft is a service of the Foundation Center that improves the practice of philanthropy by providing resources rooted in the practical wisdom of funders worldwide.
01/20/2017
Obamas ask Americans to help 'Obama Foundation' As they leave the White House, President Obama and first lady Michelle ObamaMichelle ObamaObamas greet Trumps at White House Obamas ask Americans to help 'Obama Foundation' Live coverage of Trump's inauguration MORE implored Americans to contribute ideas to the Obama Foundation, a “startup for citiz...
12/15/2016
They're calling it the "wallflower" effect. GSPIA Assistant Professor Sera Linardi, along with co-author Daniel Jones, examined public recognition for altruism and how it resonates with people, especially women. The paper has been included in the Harvard Kennedy School's Gender Action Portal.
The Women and Public Policy Program's Gender Action Portal (GAP) is a collection of summarized research evaluating the impact of specific policies, strategies, and organizational practices to close gender gaps in the areas of economic opportunity, politics, health, and education.
http://gap.hks.harvard.edu/wallflowers-experimental-evidence-aversion-standing-out