Giving Thought

In episode 60 we look at the relationship between philanthropy, diveristy and inclusion, and in particular at what we can learn from the historic role that philathropy has played in campaigns for social change about some of its strengths and weaknesses when it comes to driving greater diversity and inclusion. Including:   Overcoming the ‘tyranny of the majority’: philanthropy and civil society plurality as a means of giving voice to minorities Is philanthropy particularly good at accepting the political and reputational risks required to support unpopular or marginalised causes and bring them into the mainstream? Does philanthropy have a longer-term time horizon than the public or private sector, and does this make it better at sticking with issues? Does the fact that philanthropy is not accoutable to voters or shareholders make it able to take the risks necessary to drive social change? Why should we be alarmed about suggestions that philatropy should be measured against public opinion? Can appreciating the