Thinking

We believe good philanthropy starts with good thinking.

Here’s a collection of our writing on the ideas, questions, and challenges shaping the field.

Betsy Erickson 7/11/25 Betsy Erickson 7/11/25

Overcoming Psychological Barriers to Giving

Philanthropy has the power to drive transformative change, but even the most committed donors can struggle to take action.

Abby Newcomer 11/1/24 Abby Newcomer 11/1/24

Aligning Wealth With Purpose: Women Taking the Lead

We had the opportunity to participate in the Family Wealth Alliance’s (FWA) 2024 summer gathering, focused on elevating women in family wealth, and to contribute to a panel around aligning wealth with purpose.

Team ViaNova 6/30/23 Team ViaNova 6/30/23

Four Takeaways from “The Rising Influence of High-Net-Worth Women in Philanthropy”

A panel of experts discusses how the role of high-net-wealth women in philanthropy has evolved and will continue to evolve as more wealth changes hands.