19 May 2020
In episode 76 we talk to global philanthropy expert Kris Putnam-Walkerly about her new book
Delusional Altruism, and about how philanthropists and funders are being affected by - and responding to - the Covid-19 pandemic. Including:
- What is 'delusional altruism'?
- Why does a scarcity mind-set affect so many donors and funders? Is this particular to philanthropy?
- Why is the “overhead myth” so prevalent, and why is it so problematic?
- Are there signs that funders are changing their behaviour during the current crisis? (Moving to unrestricted funding, trust-based grantmaking etc.) Is this likely to lead to longer-term changes?