David Callahan on the rise of mega donors 'parachuting in' to reshape philanthropy

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. David is the author of eight books, most recently The Givers: Wealth, Power, and Philanthropy in a New Gilded Age. A widely quoted expert on philanthropy, David has appeared on hundreds of television and radio programs, has published numerous op-ed and feature articles, including in the New York Times and Washington Post, and has spoken at over 150 universities and associations around the U.S.

Sam Caplan is the Vice President of Social Impact at Submittable, a platform that foundations, governments, nonprofits, and other changemakers use to launch, manage, and measure impactful granting and CSR programs. Inspired by the amazing work performed by practitioners of all stripes, Sam strives to help them achieve their missions through better, more effective software.

Sam formerly served as founder of New Spark Strategy, Chief Information Officer at the Walton Family Foundation, and head of technology at the Walmart Foundation. He consults, advises, and writes on social impact technology, strategy, and innovation.

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