At the Skoll World Forum 2019, a panel on the role of big philanthropy. There were CEOs of billionaire-backed foundations, philanthropy consultants and hundreds of smart, risk-taking individuals working on solutions to a host of knotty problems. Just as billionaires have come under attack this year for having outsize influence, not paying enough taxes and, for one coffee-chain tycoon, discussing running for president, philanthropy had its turn—but in a thoughtful manner. “Wouldn’t it be nice if there were A, B, C, D series of funding awaiting effective organizations?” VisionSpring’s Gudwin said in an email. Kudos to The Skoll Foundation for making it part of the conversation last week.

Source: Forbes April 16, 2019 17:26 UTC