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Features & Interviews

Dear CEO, if you want to walk the talk in sustainability look at strategic philanthropy, not at EU regulations

When sustainability regulation weakens, leadership matters more than ever. In this open letter to CEOs, Dr. Elisa Ricciuti, PhD, shows how strategic philanthropy can become a powerful driver of ESG, innovation, and competitive advantage. Drawing on European data and real-world cases, she explains how businesses can move from compliance to impact — and from shareholder logic to true stakeholder value.

Jan 1311 min read

A Charitable Conversation About Death: Philanthropy as Enduring Legacy

An invitation to embrace philanthropy and mortality with intention, creating a values-driven legacy that endures beyond a lifetime.

Dec 14, 20256 min read

Ignore Philanthropy, Lose Legitimacy! How Mission-Driven Companies Survive the Era of Cancel Culture

“Cancel culture” in philanthropy isn’t about outrage - it’s about accountability. Strategic giving, when led with courage and integrity, becomes a compass for trust and long-term leadership.

Nov 11, 20256 min read

Why Even the Most Mission-Driven Organizations Struggle to Operationalize Strategic Philanthropy

DR. GIULIA R. TUFARO - Founder, ìMedici Institute of Strategic Philanthropy Strategic philanthropy has moved from buzzword to boardroom...

May 26, 20252 min read

Beyond the Check: Corporate Partners Are Nonprofits’ Best Communication Allies

Too many corporate–nonprofit partnerships leave valuable communication resources untapped. This article explores how funders can move beyond transactional support and help nonprofits build the skills, tools, and confidence needed to communicate impact more effectively, creating value for both sides.

Jan 234 min read

Walking with Cosimo de’ Medici: A Renaissance of Purpose in Florence

Dr. Giulia R. Tufaro at Piazza della Signoria, Florence — Founder of the ìMedici Institute of Strategic Philanthropy and Managing Director of Filantropì Renactimento. "I first walked the streets of Florence as a young girl on a school trip, gazing up at statues I didn’t yet understand, but sensing they carried something bigger than beauty. Years later, during the five-year research journey that became my book Philanthropy Path to Revenue Growth , I returned to Florence with a

Sep 16, 20256 min read

DE&I in Philanthropy: Why One-Size-Fits-All Giving No Longer Works

Imagine entering your workplace and hearing: “Our giving options include environmental restoration, animal welfare, youth education, disability advocacy, and DE&I initiatives.” It's not just a menu, it’s an invitation to be seen. Gone are the days when “philanthropy” meant a single checkbox or a one-size-fits-all fundraising effort. Today, inclusion means offering a spectrum of causes that resonate with diverse hearts, and that’s where meaningful engagement begins.

Aug 25, 20256 min read

Education for Founders of Impact Projects: The Power of Mission, Vision, and Values in Driving Change

VLAD DOBOS - Serial Entrepreneur, Investor & Marketer, CEO at GXC For impact-driven startups, defining and staying true to your mission,...

May 21, 20257 min read