I am struck by a recent piece by NYT Economic Scene Columnist Eduardo Porter in which he raised the issue of “ how much should we rely on the private sector to satisfy broad social needs?” It’s a profound question, and one at the core of our political divisions. If we can make use of…

To no one’s surprise Warren Buffet was 2012 biggest donor, giving $1 billion to each of the foundations run by his children. Outside of Mr. Buffet’s the biggest gifts for that year totaled $2 billion. In 2011 the total was $2.6 billion. By contrast there were more gifts of $1 million or more, totaling $6.1…

UCLA finished a first, its first class in philanthropy where several students were charged to give away $100,000. It was an opportunity for them to study the non-profit sector in the Los Angeles area, and decide how to spend this money. They were to make grants for no less than $10,000 and no more than…