Philanthropy has been the subject of intensifying criticism, so how should donors think about their role in creating a better world? Beth Breeze, Ph.D., 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 authoring the 2021 book, “In Defence of Philanthropy.” In conversation with Phil and Grace, 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.Additional ResourcesIn Defence of Philanthropy by Beth BreezeUniversity of Kent Centre for PhilanthropyWinners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World by Anand GiridharadasMunk Debate on Billionaire Philanthropy: Rob Reich vs. Beth BreezeThe Roddick FoundationEmpire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe