October 2026
Why Infrastructure Can Be One of the Most Important Forms of Philanthropy
When people think about medical philanthropy, they often picture the visible outcomes: a new treatment, a breakthrough discovery, or a program that directly reaches patients. But many of the advances that eventually change patient care begin much earlier and in less visible places. They begin with the infrastructure that allows physicians and researchers to do […]
What Makes a Community Institution Worth Staying Involved With?
A community institution can begin with a building, a program, or a small group of people with an idea. What allows it to remain important years later is something more difficult to create: a continuing relationship with the community around it. In Aspen, that relationship can be seen across cultural, educational, healthcare, and nonprofit institutions. […]
When the Gift Is Only the Beginning: Why Long-Term Philanthropy Matters
A philanthropic gift can solve an immediate need. But in many communities, the more meaningful question is what happens after the check has been written. For Bryan and Margie Weingarten, philanthropy has often been about staying connected to the organizations and people they support rather than treating a contribution as the end of an engagement. […]