Helaine Olen

Why Don't America's Rich Give More to Charity?

They could certainly afford to donate bigger sums, but something seems to be holding them back.

• Helaine Olen
• December 16, 2017

Is the New Way to Give a Better Way to Give?

Donor-advised funds are gaining popularity, but charities may be losing out.

• Helaine Olen
• December 13, 2017

How the Kim Kardashians of Yesteryear Helped Women Get the Vote

Now all but forgotten, a group of New York socialites was instrumental to the success of the suffrage movement.

• Helaine Olen
• December 12, 2017

Is It Unethical for People to Pass Their Wealth On to Their Children?

A conversation about inheritance, philanthropy, and aging with the philosopher Martha Nussbaum and the law professor Saul Levmore

• Helaine Olen
• December 10, 2017

'Giving Tuesday' Is No Match for Black Friday

Charities want to reserve a day for donating at a time of year when people are buying more stuff.

• Helaine Olen
• November 28, 2017

Why More Philanthropists Are Giving Before They Die

The trend is a departure from the traditional model of donation—and could affect how large sums of money are put to use.

• Helaine Olen
• November 26, 2017

Can Rich Millennials Be Convinced to Give Their Money Away?

A nonprofit helping wealthy young progressives become active philanthropists has gained new life under the Trump administration.

• Helaine Olen
• November 20, 2017

Even the Insured Often Can't Afford Their Medical Bills

The debate over the future of healthcare is obscuring a more pedestrian reality: Insurance may handle most costs, but many Americans still need to turn to charity for help when they get sick.

• Helaine Olen
• June 18, 2017

Why Is Chipotle Off the Hook in the Fight for Better Pay?

Though fast-casual chains have a certain do-gooder appeal, their working conditions aren’t much better than those at more traditional fast-food restaurants.

• Helaine Olen
• November 23, 2015