The Philanthropy Roundtable knows that when generous individuals are free to give according to their values, civil society thrives.
Since 1991, the Roundtable has helped generous Americans everywhere advance liberty, opportunity and personal responsibility through effective charitable giving. It protects donors’ rights and freedoms while offering practical resources and donor education. Individuals and households in its network of peers share a belief that private giving, not government mandates, is the best path to solving public problems.
Over the years, the Philanthropy Roundtable has become more than a national resource. It has become a trusted ally to the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Through its partnership and support, the Roundtable helps us stay focused on long-term impact. Donors who come to us through the Roundtable often play a key role in making our work possible, whether that entails a legal challenge to government overreach, a new tool to support worker freedom, or a research report that changes the policy conversation.
“We support the Mackinac Center because it doesn’t just believe in freedom; it acts on it,” Roundtable President and CEO Christie Herrera said. “It takes on the hard fights, stays focused on results, and builds coalitions that strengthen civil society from the ground up.”
The Roundtable’s own mission is strengthened through partners like Mackinac. Our work gives donors a way to see their ideals in action, whether that means expanding education freedom, holding unions accountable, or restoring the constitutional separation of powers.
That alignment makes the partnership between the Philanthropy Roundtable and the Mackinac Center a natural one.
The Mackinac Center is proud to work alongside the Roundtable and the donors it serves. Together, we prove that principled philanthropy can lead to real policy change. And by supporting strong, independent institutions, donors can leave a legacy of liberty that lasts for generations.
