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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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Smithsonian

Further thoughts on philanthropy from The Giving Review’s “Conversations” in first half of 2026

The GR Editors

A compilation of interesting and insightful thinking from the last three of seven recorded discussions so far this year about grantmaking and giving.

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14Jul2026
Amanda Moniz

A conversation with the Smithsonian’s Amanda Moniz (Part 2 of 2)

Michael E. Hartmann

The historian, author, and curator talks to Michael E. Hartmann about the democratic character, moral tensions, and organizational evolution of early American philanthropy—and reflects on how later developments, especially during the Progressive Era, changed it.

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2Jun2026
Amanda Moniz

A conversation with the Smithsonian’s Amanda Moniz (Part 1 of 2)

Michael E. Hartmann

The historian, author, and curator talks to Michael E. Hartmann about the Smithsonian’s philanthropy collection and how the Revolution and independence changed philanthropy in America.

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1Jun2026
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