High-net-worth (HNW) philanthropy is playing a major role in shaping the nonprofit sector and public policies across the globe. This project considers the 'why' (motives), 'what' (causes), and 'how' (strategies) of high-net-worth philanthropy, specifically focused on the Giving Pledge and its more than 250 members.
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Schmitz, H. P., Mitchell, G. E., & McCollim, E. M. 2021. How billionaires explain their philanthropy: A mixed-method analysis of the Giving Pledge letters. Voluntas. International Journal of Voluntary and Nonprofit Organizations 32: 512–523.