In defense of strategic philanthropy

This article defends strategic philanthropy by refuting common objections and addressing the practical barriers to its adoption. It highlights that many donors and foundations are unaware of strategic philanthropy or lack the time and expertise to implement it effectively. The author suggests that while the theoretical arguments for strategic philanthropy are strong, the real challenge lies in behavior change. The piece implicitly calls for making strategic philanthropy easier and more accessible to encourage its widespread practice among philanthropists.