The 2024 CASE CFR Master Class welcomes David Callahan for an in-depth discussion of his book, The Givers: Wealth, Power, and Philanthropy in a New Gilded Age. Each participant will be provided with a copy of the book in advance, to facilitate and enrich a lively discussion in a “book club” style. (NOTE: if you register after May 1, you will receive your book onsite).

David Callahan is the founder and editor of Inside Philanthropy. He has written extensively on trends in philanthropy, as well as American culture, public policy and business. A widely quoted expert on philanthropy, he is also editor of The Inside Philanthropy Reader: Essential Articles on Giving, from Crowdfunding to the Rise of Billionaire Donors, and editor of the "State of American Philanthropy" white paper series published by Inside Philanthropy. In addition to The Givers, David is the author of seven widely reviewed books on domestic and international issues. He has appeared on hundreds of television and radio programs, including major networks and national NPR shows, and has spoken at over 150 universities and associations around the U.S., frequently as a keynote speaker. David has published numerous op-ed and feature articles, including in the New York Times and Washington Post.

In his book, The Givers, David investigates a fascinating power shift in American society that has implications for us all. Based on extensive research and interviews with countless donors and policy experts, he'll give us an inside look at the secretive world of elite philanthropists—and how they’re quietly wielding ever more power to shape American life in ways both good and bad.