By Amelia Aldred Happy fall!  This month The Philanthropologist features a short review of the Science of Philanthropy Initiative (SPI) conference. The Science of Philanthropy Initiative (SPI) is an academic research and outreach project that utilizes quantitative methods and partnerships with the philanthropic community to explore the motivations behind charitable giving. Currently, the SPI conference… Continue reading September 2018: Takeaways from the Science of Philanthropy Initiative Conference