Giving Culture

My commentary on how philanthropy is woven into pop culture. It’s the result of fifteen years of experience in fundraising and twenty years of reading Us Weekly and TMZ.

By Alyssa Broda

· Launched 6 months ago

Brighter Days Ahead for Ariana Grande

The launch of her new foundation proves that philanthropy is now the expectation for touring artists

Jun 19•Alyssa Broda

What the SPAM Girlies Get That Fundraisers Don't

Philanthropy is obsessed with impact. It's only part of the reason people give.

Jun 12•Alyssa Broda

The Backlash Against Los Angeles' Fire Philanthropy

How a crisis of trust fueled Spencer Pratt's political ascent

Jun 5•Alyssa Broda

Breaking Down the Billie Eilish Impact Report

How the artist turned a world tour into an impact campaign, with the help of a little-known nonprofit

May 29•Alyssa Broda

Giving Culture Archives: From Doha to Harvard

How The Franca Fund is making preventative genomics très chic

May 22•Alyssa Broda

Is Beyoncé Using Her Foundation to Roll Out Act III?

The Beyhive is buzzin' about BeyGOOD

May 1•Alyssa Broda

The Breakthrough Prize Gives Science Main Character Energy

How an A-list red carpet is putting translational research in the spotlight

Apr 24•Alyssa Broda

Your Network Is Your Net Worth - and Your Giving Capacity

The Bezos Courage and Civility Award makes friendship the real prize.

Apr 17•Alyssa Broda

Celebrity philanthropy isn't meeting the moment. Whose fault is that?

Why it always feels like no one is doing enough.

Apr 12•Alyssa Broda