Accountability & Impact

Philanthropy, by nature, carries an air of generosity and goodwill — a way for the wealthy to give back and help address big societal challenges. And let’s be honest, most of us admire the idea of someone using their resources to make the world a better place. But not everyone sees it that way. Critics argue that large-scale philanthropy can sometimes do more harm than good, creating power imbalances that let the rich call the shots. It’s a tricky topic.

In today’s world, information is easy to access, so being transparent isn’t optional anymore—it’s necessary. Philanthropic organizations, which play a special role in our society, are expected to be more open and honest about what they do than ever before. Transparency in fundraising has now become critical.

Philanthropy has always been about solving the world’s biggest challenges, like providing access to education, healthcare, and support for those in need. But as more money flows into the nonprofit sector, more questions are being asked of nonprofit leadership. Most of them revolve around three topics: Where’s all the money going? How are decisions made? What’s actually changing?