Will We Forget Haiti Too?
Shocking photos from Haiti sparked an outpouring of donations—but why do Americans only give when they see the drama unfold on TV? Matthew Bishop and Michael Green, of Philanthrocapitalism, on the nature of sympathy.
Start at the Top
Giving Beast columnists Matthew Bishop and Michael Green, co-authors of Philanthrocapitalism: How Giving Can Save the World, say grassroots efforts like microfinance can improve lives, but real social impact requires changes from the top down. What the campaign for maternal health can learn from Bill Gates and George Soros.
Recession-Proof Philanthropy
Despite a weak economy, philanthropy is still going strong. But it needs to be re-invented.