Some of the biggest names in New York City business and finance came together for the Success Academy Charter Schools Benefit last month, the charter school network currently in conflict with new Mayor Bill de Blasio. In an effort to raise funds for the 32 schools that are part of Success Academy, hundreds of Wall […]
Leaders in the philanthropic sector are constantly trying to find new ways to inspire others to give to worthy charities. Similarly, nonprofit organizations are not only posed with the challenge of putting their cause out into the world, but also innovating their own methods of giving. Designing public prizes or contests is one strategy that […]
What’s the best way to raise money for charity? That’s debatable, but one thing is for certain: scantily clad girls usually make a killing when it comes to sales. That’s what European airline Ryanair counts on with its annual charity calendar, “The Girls of Ryanair Cabin Crew Charity Calendar.” In it, several of Ryanair’s lovely […]
The world’s most elite athletes are known for their sportsmanship, physical talent, and tenacity, but aren’t often recognized for their commitment to philanthropy. Many prominent professional athletes have dedicated more of their time and wealth to charity that to their athletic career. One network of athletes that demonstrates an ongoing dedication to philanthropy is the […]
Every once in a while it’s nice to be reminded that philanthropy has been championed as a responsible, honorable practice for centuries. The National Philanthropic Trust has documented a history of philanthropy in the United States and abroad, highlighting the generosity of many over time. Here are ten quotes from prominent philanthropists, courtesy of NPT. […]
The Chronicle of Philanthropy has reported that Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen was the fourth most charitable giver in 2012. The list is an impressive roundup of the nation’s wealthiest people, many of whom have famously committed to The Giving Pledge, an initiative started by Warren Buffet and Bill Gates. Buffet lives up to his words […]
A grant of $5 million has been awarded to the Science of Philanthropy Initiative (SPI) by the John Templeton Foundation to study and explore the motives behind philanthropy. SPI is a collaborative effort of three colleges: the University of Wisconsin—Madison, the University of Chicago, and Georgia State. SPI is a “research and outreach project that […]
Natural disasters are things that tend to bring out the very best and worst in people. For the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, alongside some other religious groups, it was a chance to let their colors shine and bestow some major goodwill on NYC. Tzu Chi has managed to raise $10 million, and they plan to […]
Philanthropy is all about giving to others. Volunteering allows us to help those in need. But did you know that being charitable can also have positive health benefits for you, too? According to the Advocate, it can “yield dramatic physical results for the giver.” Giving willingly is perhaps one of the most satisfying experiences in the […]
Like any business, non-profits have to make money to survive. It’s what they do with that money that determines whether they are for-profit or not. The amount of online resources, shopping, and searching has skyrocketed in the past decade, and so have the ads on many sites. Businesses like Target, Best Buy, Amazon, and many […]