Over the past few years, the rising influence of high-net worth philanthropy has led to considerable debate. In the decade since the 2009 recession, giving has grown at unprecedented levels. During this time period, charities with business models aligned with high net-worth donors have seen the greatest period of growth.

BWF’s President and CEO Josh Birkholz shares his thoughts on Malcolm Gladwell’s criticism of the designation of gifts to education, and where these points apply or deviate for transformational giving.

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