Table Gathering: Activating Philanthropic Capital

​Despite the United States’ distinctive ethos of philanthropy (shaped strongly by Christianity), the emergence of The Giving Pledge, and the proliferation of enormous charitable foundations, Americans still give an average of just around 2% of GDP to charitable causes. To be sure, a variety of factors contribute to this stagnation: media-driven visions of the good life, Mammon’s hold on our hearts, and doubts about tax-exempt organizations’ ability to make a real difference. Even in an era where organizations like charity:water and social giving platforms have brought sophisticated marketing to major causes, Americans rarely demonstrate anything close to genuinely sacrificial giving.

​You're invited to join Patrick Farrell (Keystone Investing) and Jeff Johns (Impact Foundation) for an evening around the table, discussing creative ways to reduce “generosity friction” in people’s hearts, minds, and wallets.

​​​This Table Gathering is hosted by Redemptive Labs Austin in partnership with Praxis Labs.  At Praxis, we help redemptive entrepreneurs address the major issues of our time by collaborating around Opportunities for Redemptive Imagination (ORIs).

​​​Thanks to the sponsorship of the Ergon Foundation, dinner will be complimentary for all guests.