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Independent analysis of and commentary about philanthropy and giving Co-edited by William A. Schambra, Daniel P. Schmidt, and Michael E. Hartmann

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Jeremy Beer and William A. Schambra (YouTube)

Giving Review’s William A. Schambra talks about everyday philanthropy with Jeremy Beer

Michael E. Hartmann

During Center for Civil Society podcast, the scholar, author, onetime philanthropy executive, editor, and commentator discusses establishment philanthropy’s elitist progressivism and alternative thinking and examples, as well as the need to balance philanthropic freedom against concerns about philanthropic power.

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3Jun2026
Sam Pressler and Richard Young

A conversation with Connective Tissue’s Sam Pressler and CivicLex’s Richard Young (Part 2 of 2)

Michael E. Hartmann

Two of the members of a group issuing “An Invitation to a New Civic Future” talk to Michael E. Hartmann about the relationship between active citizens and philanthropic funders—as well as the opportunities presented to, and responsibilities of, each.

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17Mar2026
Sam Pressler and Richard Young

A conversation with Connective Tissue’s Sam Pressler and CivicLex’s Richard Young (Part 1 of 2)

Michael E. Hartmann

Two of the members of a group issuing “An Invitation to a New Civic Future” talk to Michael E. Hartmann about their backgrounds, their driving motivations to be part of the project, and the inherent localism and anti-professional and -managerial natures of successful civic renewal.

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16Mar2026
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