Engaging scholars, practitioners, and leaders to improve philanthropy and strengthen civil society. Publisher of @ssir.org‬. Repost ≠ endorsement. pacscenter.stanford.eduhttps://bsky.app/profile/stanfordpacs.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/stanfordpacs.bsky.social/post/3myzrqik3vk2s“It is a gigantic responsibility, and it’s an enormous privilege as well. But I want to challenge you to think really boldly about your role.” Melinda French Gates shared insights on #WomenInPhilanthropy in conversation with Stanford President Jonathan Levin at our recent #PACSSummit convening. https://bit.ly/4zgO8hs29 Oct 2026 17:22 +0000at://did:plc:lev7oc32ctdavj2qdd4nihfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3myzrqik3vk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/stanfordpacs.bsky.social/post/3myxbcrqyfc2zIn observance of this month’s International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Veronica Colondam of YCAB Foundation shares insights from her decades of experience investing in family economic security in Indonesia—including how acknowledging philanthropy’s limits can be integral to its success.28 Oct 2026 17:23 +0000at://did:plc:lev7oc32ctdavj2qdd4nihfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3myxbcrqyfc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/stanfordpacs.bsky.social/post/3mys6punxok2b“Rigor and urgency can coexist. Playing the long game doesn’t have to mean moving slowly.” — Tricia Raikes Priya Shanker and Tricia Raikes opened our #WomenInPhilanthropy convening with a focus on learning together, sharing power, and taking collective action. Watch ⤵️ #PACSSummit #Philanthropy https://bit.ly/3UOkvVR26 Oct 2026 16:53 +0000at://did:plc:lev7oc32ctdavj2qdd4nihfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mys6punxok2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/stanfordpacs.bsky.social/post/3myko5cflz22iHow will Anthropic's planned #PublicBenefitFund be governed? Where will it direct its spending? Will its funding priorities include addressing the disruptive impacts of #AI? Executive Director Priya Shanker spoke with @insidephilanthropy.com for a new article exploring these and other questions. https://bit.ly/3UkTQzN23 Oct 2026 17:08 +0000at://did:plc:lev7oc32ctdavj2qdd4nihfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3myko5cflz22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/stanfordpacs.bsky.social/post/3myi2vylllk2tWhat might it mean for #philanthropy if the women now shaping so much of its capital chose to lead differently? That question guided our #WomenInPhilanthropy convening, where we welcomed 130+ philanthropists and leaders to Stanford from across generations, geographies, and political identities. https://stanford.io/4yXLYDf22 Oct 2026 16:18 +0000at://did:plc:lev7oc32ctdavj2qdd4nihfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3myi2vylllk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/stanfordpacs.bsky.social/post/3myd4dg73jk2m“It would behoove [Anthropic] to have a separate board and separate governance structure. It would give it a lot more legitimacy.” Priya Shanker spoke w/ @sfstandard.com about Anthropic's pledge to establish a Public Benefit Fund. Read more on how AI wealth may impact philanthropy—and democracy ⤵️ https://sfstandard.com/2026/10/20/anthropic-musk-philanthropy/20 Oct 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:lev7oc32ctdavj2qdd4nihfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3myd4dg73jk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/stanfordpacs.bsky.social/post/3mxwl2dowfk2ySince our founding 20 years ago, Stanford PACS has helped build the intellectual foundations of the global, interdisciplinary study of #philanthropy and #CivilSociety. https://stanford.io/4i5Fjjf15 Oct 2026 17:19 +0000at://did:plc:lev7oc32ctdavj2qdd4nihfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxwl2dowfk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/stanfordpacs.bsky.social/post/3mxhemyermc2x20 years ago, a group of Stanford scholars, alumni and philanthropists recognized that as private wealth and philanthropy grew in scale and influence, the field needed greater scholarly attention, and a dedicated space for inquiry and dialogue across disciplines and sectors. Stanford PACS was born.✨ https://stanford.io/47QcaUl09 Oct 2026 16:14 +0000at://did:plc:lev7oc32ctdavj2qdd4nihfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxhemyermc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/stanfordpacs.bsky.social/post/3mxetf7rvp22k“True paradigm-level change happens when we start structuring our resources into a dynamic spectrum of purpose.” Ahead of our Integrating Philanthropy and Investing program this month, CSP shared insights on the power of moving past conventional asset categories to activate one’s full portfolio. https://bit.ly/479Cvwt08 Oct 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:lev7oc32ctdavj2qdd4nihfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxetf7rvp22khttps://bsky.app/profile/stanfordpacs.bsky.social/post/3mx5dn4nzpc26For Stanford PACS, 2025-2026 was an exciting year of progress towards our three core goals: expanding the reach and impact of research, developing the next generation of scholars and leaders, and strengthening the practice of #philanthropy and #SocialInnovation. ✨05 Oct 2026 16:30 +0000at://did:plc:lev7oc32ctdavj2qdd4nihfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx5dn4nzpc26https://bsky.app/profile/stanfordpacs.bsky.social/post/3mw26qilles2xAligning your investments with your #philanthropy can help you do more for the causes and communities you care most about. Join us for an immersive program on leading with #IntegratedCapital — designed exclusively for private wealth holders and staff of family offices and foundations.21 Sep 2026 16:59 +0000at://did:plc:lev7oc32ctdavj2qdd4nihfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw26qilles2x