
Elise Qazi
@westhoffelise
Passionate about philanthropy
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Our president & CEO Elise Qazi will be on Fox News this Sunday afternoon to highlight our Values-Based Giving campaign & discuss the important role private philanthropy plays helping people in times of need.




.Elise Qazi highlights how despite the pain of inflation, this year’s Giving Tuesday numbers are predicted to be record-breaking – a sure sign to remain optimistic about the charitable sector. foxnews.com/video/63174619…

The amount given to charity each year has increased, yet fewer people are contributing – but don't blame the economy alone. Joanne Florino examines the collapse in middle-class philanthropy & shares practical ways to contribute to a more charitable culture. nationalreview.com/2023/01/middle…

My Philanthropy Roundtable colleague Joanne Florino contributed an excellent article to The Giving Review’s online symposium on conservatism and philanthropy. Like Joanne, I’m concerned about how new mandates and regulations would impact philanthropic organizations of all sizes.



Donors are enriching the lives of students by placing the values of excellence and agency at the center of their support for K-12 education. My colleague Erica Haines introduces you to five philanthropies and the innovative programs they support. the74million.org/article/excell…




The solutions that come from philanthropy are often far better than anything government could design. Thank you to NR Institute for having me at this year’s excellent #NRISummit to discuss philanthropy as a source of America’s strength with Peter J Travers.


How can private philanthropy support the arts in an age of activism? James Panero has written an insightful article for Philanthropy Roundtable exploring how nonprofit leaders and donors are taking on the challenge. philanthropyroundtable.org/saving-the-art…


All Americans should have the #FreedomToGive to the causes they believe in. But often, foundations and donors are pressured to support a narrow set of views. Check out our op-ed with John Templeton Foundation Stand Together Doris Duke Foundation Ford Foundation and Council on Foundations bit.ly/41o4t2v

This is a big win for philanthropic freedom in Kansas. Yesterday, Governor Laura Kelly signed into law the “Donor Intent Protection Act,” which the state legislature passed with overwhelming bipartisan support. Check out the link below to learn more. philanthropyroundtable.org/kansas-enacts-…


All Americans should have the freedom to give how, when and where they choose. Philanthropy Roundtable will always fight to protect philanthropic freedom because it leads to more generosity that improves people’s lives. Learn more at FreeToGive.org.

At the end of May, I will step down as president and CEO of Philanthropy Roundtable. My family will be undergoing an exciting period of change this summer, and I have decided to devote my full attention to being present for them. Read more here: philanthropyroundtable.org/elise-westhoff…