Taking on Philanthropy’s Toughest Critiques
Beth Breeze has spent a decade examining and responding to criticisms of philanthropy.
January 16, 2025 | Read Time: 1 minute
Philanthropy has been the subject of intensifying criticism recently, so how should donors think about their role in creating a better world?
Beth Breeze, director of the Centre for Philanthropy at the University of Kent, has spent more than a decade examining and responding to critiques of philanthropy, most recently in her 2021 book In Defence of Philanthropy.
In conversation with Center for Effective Philanthropy hosts Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette, she makes the case that the critics are largely getting it wrong, overlooking the positive results of giving and the unique role that civil society and nonprofits play in any thriving democracy.
Note: The Chronicle appreciates the opportunity to share this podcast and wants to note that the interview was conducted by Buchanan and Nicolette with no involvement from the Chronicle’s newsroom.
