Center on Wealth and Philanthropy

cwp - (formerly: social welfare research institute, swri)

About CWP
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Message from the Director
CWP Director, Paul G. Schervish welcomes you to our website.

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Social Welfare Research Institute becomes Center on Wealth and Philanthropy
Read the rationale behind the name change.

Publications
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News
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Research
Learn more about our research projects on wealth and philanthropy, our diary study, wealth transfer, high-tech philanthropy.

Other Resources
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Study on the Joys and Dilemmas of Wealth:

>	The Supply and Demand of Philanthropy in the 21st Century: Strategies for Fundraising and Financial Professionals Conference: October 7-8, 2008
>	Paul Schervish to Receive Distinguished Fithian Leadership Award
>	Geography and Giving: The Culture of Philanthropy in New England
>	CWP Receives $600-thousand Grant from Gates Foundation
>	Charitable Giving Indices
>	Wealth Transfer on Track?
>	A Golden Age of Philanthropy?
>	Recent Conversations About the Transfer of Wealth
>	Center Offers Service to Provide Regional and State Wealth Transfer Estimates
>	African American Wealth Transfer Report
>	North Dakota Wealth Transfer Study
>	St. Louis Wealth Transfer Report
>	Washington, D.C. Wealth Transfer Report
>	Geography and Generosity: Boston and Beyond
>	Financial Resources and Charitable Contributions of Retired Households
>	Merrill Lynch Whitepaper - Creating a Moral Biography of Wealth: A Conversation with Paul G. Schervish
>	Generosity and Geography Study Supported by Grant from Boston Foundation
>	Grants Received for Research on Discernment and Discerned Philanthropy
>	Why the $41 Trillion Wealth Transfer Estimate is Still Valid: A Review of Challenges and Questions
>	Editorial: Philanthropy Can Thrive Without Estate Tax
>	National Seminar 2004
>	Recent Papers Posted:
	"Leaving a Legacy of Care."
	"It is Better to Give and to Receive."
	"Philanthropy's Indispensable Ally."
	"Today's Wealth Holder and Tomorrow's Giving: The New Dynamics of Wealth and Philanthropy."

News

>	CWP's Research in the Media: Find out whom we've been talking to about wealth and philanthropy
>	Spiritual Issues and Wealth Transfer: An Interview by More Than Money Magazine with Paul Schervish
>	Good Tidings We Bring: The $41 Trillion Wealth Transfer Estimate is Still Valid