HistPhil

HistPhil is a web publication on the history of the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors, with a particular emphasis on how history can shed light on contemporary philanthropic issues and practice. In founding and editing this blog, we hope to foster humanistically oriented discussion and debate on the sector and to bring together scholars, nonprofit practitioners, and philanthropists in common dialogue on the past, present, and future of philanthropy. Learn more at histphil.org
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The Power and Precedent of Countercyclical Grantmaking

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Ryan Schlegel

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Editor’s Note: This article was originally posted by HistPhil here and is re-posted with permission. What the Funders Who Gave More During the Great Recession Can Teach Philanthropy During the COVID-19 Crisis The first quarter of 2020 was one of the all-time worst for the global economy. US stock indices closed on March 31 having lost a fifth of their… Read More

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