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philanthropy
Inside the Growing Movement to Do More Good
By Naina Bajekal/Oxford, U.K.
A Lesson on Philanthropy From Martin Luther King Jr.
By Darren Walker
Shawn Mendes Launches His Own Charitable Foundation
By Raisa Bruner
400 Years of Black Philanthropy, From the Days of Slavery to the 2019 Morehouse Graduation
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Conservative Donor Charles Koch Has Given $1 Billion to Charity
Charles Koch is known for his activism on conservative and libertarian causes, but a new report reveals that he's also given more than $1 billion to civic and philanthropic groups. Forbes magazine got that number...
By Philip Elliott
October 3, 2018
Why Jeff Bezos' Philanthropy Plan Is Well-Intended — and Misguided
The world's richest man made a key mistake with his generous giving
By Anand Giridharadas
September 18, 2018
Can We Really Trust the Wealthy to Fix America?
Everywhere you look, people are mad at the rich. They’re mad at Mark Zuckerberg for maybe letting our election be compromised. They’re mad at the Koch brothers for buying the government. They’re mad at Steve...
By Anand Giridharadas
August 30, 2018
Bill and Melinda Gates: Trump's Proposed Cuts to Foreign Aid Will Lead to More Deaths
'The world is not a safer place when more people are sick or hungry'
By Jamie Ducharme
February 13, 2018
The Koch Brothers Are Pushing for Criminal Justice Changes
"I hate to quote Hillary Clinton, but it takes a village"
By Philip Elliott / Indian Wells, Calif.
January 29, 2018
Bill Gates Shares His 4 Favorite Ways to Give Back
Donate your funds or your voice
By Bill Gates
January 4, 2018
How to Make Your Donations as Helpful as Possible
The President of Charity Navigator explains how your time and money can mean more
By Michael Thatcher
August 31, 2017
The Givers
Review: The Pitfalls of Giving It All Away
Philanthropy today grants the wealthy political power over the poor
By Sarah Begley
April 13, 2017
We Need 'Open Source' Crops
These are today's best ideas
By The Aspen Institute
January 9, 2017
Meet the Woman Who Gave Away the McDonald's Founder's Fortune
Joan Kroc was one of the greatest philanthropists of the 20th century
By Lisa Napoli
December 22, 2016
Corona Beer Tycoon Invested in His Hometown
Antonino Fernández invested in fresh drinking water, the restoration of a church and more
By Dominique Rowe
November 25, 2016
George Soros to Donate $10 Million to Combat Hate Crimes
Soros believes Donald Trump's rhetoric about Muslims, Mexicans, women and other groups was “directly responsible” for the uptick in attacks
By Feliz Solomon
November 23, 2016
Napster Founder Sean Parker Wants to Hack Cancer
He represents a new brand of philanthropy from the “hacker phenotype”
By Erika Fry / Fortune
November 3, 2016
The Powerful Link Between Digital Finance and Economic Development
Digital financial services could create 95 million jobs
By Rodger Voorhies
September 26, 2016
George Soros Is Investing $500 Million in Refugees
The philanthropist wants to show how private capital can play a constructive role in helping migrants
By Suyin Haynes
September 20, 2016
We Need a New Approach to Foreign Aid
We should offer partnerships, not just funds
By Ray Offenheiser
September 16, 2016
Why American Consumption Is Out of Step With Our Anxiety
There are today's best ideas
By The Aspen Institute
July 25, 2016
The Private Sector Should Help Us Respond to Global Crises
Creating a safer, stronger future requires innovation
By Allan Jury and Kerry Sullivan
May 23, 2016
I Will Always Remember My Last Mother's Day With My Son
I'm determined to turn his life and subsequent death into a positive, uplifting legacy that helps other children
By Rebecca Kowalski
May 6, 2016
The Buffett Family: Philanthropy Must Shift Power to Others
'The most radical way to advance meaningful change is to shift economic, social and cultural power to those who don’t have it'
By Jennifer and Peter Buffett
May 5, 2016
Obama Should Propose a 9/11-Style Fund for Flint
His visit is a reminder that leaders in Washington are partly to blame for the crisis
By Maya Rockeymoore
May 4, 2016
How to Fundraise Without Losing Any Friends
Because your charitable efforts shouldn’t come at the expense of your relationships
By Ashley Ross
March 24, 2016
The Wounded Warrior Project Scandal Should Encourage More Philanthropy
We must increase transparency and accountability at nonprofits
By Gleb Tsipursky
March 15, 2016
Religion and Technology Should Unite for the Greater Good
We can make alliances that work to alleviate suffering
By Rabbi David Wolpe
February 23, 2016
How to Invest for a Better World
These are today's best ideas
By The Aspen Institute
December 2, 2015
5 Things Mark Zuckerberg's Riches Could Buy the World
Wells, mosquito nets, and food are just some of the things the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative could invest in
By Eliza Gray
December 2, 2015
The Generosity of Individuals Can Change the World
Every year individuals give more to charity than foundations and corporations combined
By Sue Desmond-Hellmann
November 19, 2015
Why Parents of Sons Are More Generous with Their Money
Unless they only have a daughter, and she's home.
By Belinda Luscombe
November 13, 2015
Martin Richard's Parents: The Power of 'No More Hurting People, Peace'
We hope our son’s life is able to live on in those words
By Bill and Denise Richard
September 14, 2015
What Happened To Bill Gates' Feces Water Machine
Here's an update to the machine that turns feces into water.
By Benjamin Snyder/Fortune
August 13, 2015
Buffalo Bills Founder's Foundation to Give Away $1.2 Billion
The founder of the Buffalo Bills sold the team in 2014 for $1.4 billion
By Tanya Basu
July 22, 2015
Read the Inspiring 'Questions of Existence' Letter from the World’s Greatest Thinkers
Why we should be searching for life beyond our solar system
By Matt Vella
July 20, 2015
Russian Billionaire to Spend Big on Search for Aliens
And why it’s worth $100 million over the next decade for him to help do so
By Matt Vella
July 20, 2015
This Saudi Prince Is Giving $32 Billion to Charity
The billionaire says the move is "an intrinsic part" of his Islamic faith
By Joanna Plucinska
July 2, 2015
Red Cross Spent $500 million to Build 6 Homes in Haiti
Despite taking in more than $500 million in donations, the Red Cross has only built six houses in Haiti
By Kia Kokalitcheva/Fortune
June 3, 2015
Apple's CEO Tim Cook Plans to Leave Wealth to Charity
“You want to be the pebble in the pond that creates the ripple for change”
By Kevin McSpadden
March 27, 2015
Facebook CEO Gives $75M to San Francisco Hospital
It may be the largest private gift to a U.S. public hospital ever
By Tessa Berenson
February 7, 2015
Bill Gates: HIV Vaccine a Reality by 2030
New drugs would significantly impact the global struggle against the virus which has claimed the lives on millions over the past 30 years
By Matt Vella
January 24, 2015
What Bill Gates' Kids Do with their Allowance
How do you teach insanely wealthy kids how to manage money?
By Belinda Luscombe and Diane Tsai
November 21, 2014
Melinda Gates on How Women Limit Their Opportunities
Melinda Gates, co-chair of the Gates Foundation, former Microsoft executive and spouse of the Uber-nerd has turned her attention to the issue of women and girls. Her purview is mostly the world's poorest, but she...
By Belinda Luscombe and Diane Tsai
November 20, 2014
Putting a Band Aid on It: The Impact of 'Do They Know It's Christmas?'
One Direction and friends have teamed up for another version of the single. Here's what the first one accomplished
By Lily Rothman
November 17, 2014
Five Best Ideas of the Day: September 19
1. China should match its massive investment in Africa with robust support for the Ebola fight. By James Gibney in Bloomberg View 2. The market alone can’t drive advances in biomedical science. Philanthropy has a...
By The Aspen Institute
September 19, 2014
Five Best Ideas of the Day: September 17
1. Islamic State’s sexual violence is a war crime and U.S. leaders should call it out, seek ways to track it, and hold the terrorists to account. Instead, policymakers are ignoring it. By Aki Peritz...
By The Aspen Institute
September 17, 2014
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Tops $100 Million
More than 3 million people have donated
By Justin Worland
August 29, 2014
Here's How Much the Ice Bucket Challenge Has Raised
The funds have come from 1.7 million donors
By Justin Worland
August 25, 2014
Ice Bucket Challenge Passes $50 Million Mark
The organization raised $64 million in all of 2013
By Justin Worland
August 22, 2014
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