With the support of student researchers, the Philanthropy Forum produced case studies born from its lecture series, academic research, and oral history project.

  • Transformation at the Intersection

    How public-private partnerships changed Pittsburgh’s downtown into a thriving arts district

  • Daring to Invest

    How the Early Childhood Initiative toward risk impacted Pittsburgh’s philanthropy

  • Grantmaking for a Sustainable Future

    Lessons from the Eden Hall Foundation’s unusual gift.

  • Together We Give

    In today’s changing world where individual giving often means writing a check, giving circles offer a more participatory form of grantmaking

  • Northern Ireland: Listening for Change

    A glimpse into how Community Foundation for Northern Ireland is changing conflict dynamics from the bottom up

  • Northern Ireland: Walls to Bridges

    An in-depth, 16-page case study on Philanthropy, Peace Building and Community Change in Northern Ireland