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Values-Based Philanthropy

Giving in a Politically Complex World

Trust, institutional alignment, and the realities of philanthropic investment

Shanon Solava

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Oct 15, 2026

Family Philanthropy

Where Philanthropic Stewardship Ends and Control Begins

How donors can balance stewardship, accountability, and trust without unnecessarily controlling the people and organizations they support.

Shanon Solava

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Sep 17, 2026

DAF

Fund The Boring So The Nonprofit Sector Can Remain Profoundly Human

The AI investment I think more donors should make

Shanon Solava

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Sep 10, 2026

DAF

How to Choose a Donor Advised Fund Sponsor

Why choosing where to open your donor advised fund is a philanthropic decision, not an administrative one.

Shanon Solava

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Aug 27, 2026

Giving Without Grasping

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The Practice of Giving

A three-part exploration of generosity, wealth, and the habits of mind that shape how we give. Drawing on Buddhist teachings and contemporary philanthropy, the series considers what inspires generosity, what the pursuit of wealth can cost us, and what becomes possible when we loosen our attachment to what we hold.