National Public Radio (NPR) is a nonprofit membership media organization that exists as a national syndicator to a massive network of public radio stations in the U.S. The organization is funded with the help of public and private donations, and relies heavily on the generosity of the public. NPR is a renowned source for high […]
One of the biggest names in philanthropy belongs to a woman who has been making waves behind the scenes for a very long time. Jane Wales is a bit of a household name in the philanthropic sector, and has an impressive roster of high-level experience and accolades. Wales previously served during the Clinton Administration as […]
There are all different sizes of philanthropic organizations. Some are small and have just a few dedicated volunteers. Others are large, with hundreds of employees and volunteers. And while it might be tempting to assume the larger organizations have a better handle on things or are more effective, that’s not always true. Often, large organizations […]
It means a lot to give back, especially when it comes to helping children in need. Recently Jack MacDonald gave the largest gift Seattle Children’s Research Institute has ever received in its 106 years. He donated $75.04 million through a charitable trust to fund pediatric research. Not only is it the biggest gift the hospital […]
After the shopping frenzy that was Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, maybe it’s time to take a step back and remember what’s really important this holiday season: being kind, generous, and giving. Last year, the United Nations kicked off the first ever Giving Tuesday in an effort to remind people around […]
Earlier this month, hordes of comedians, actors, musicians, and activists joined together in New York City to raise funds for women in Texas. The event, Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can Choose, was hosted by Sarah Silverman and Lizz Winstead, who dubbed it “the greatest online pop up telethon in the history of online pop up […]
Dave Chappelle is best known as a comedian, but as it turns out, he’s a philanthropist, too. Last week, Chappelle participated in an event that raised money for the Timberwolves’ Fast Break Foundation, which provides support and hands-on programs for Minnesota youth. Supportive fans purchased tickets to get a chance to shoot hoops with Chappelle, […]
The 21st Annual Mylan World TeamTennis Smash Hits charity event had many famous faces this year: Venus Williams, Elton John, Billie Jean King, Andy Roddick, Marion Bartoli, and more. The celebrities participated in a variety of singles and doubles tennis matches on Nov. 17th in Orlando, FL, to raise money for the Elton John AIDS […]
As we saw last year with Superstorm Sandy, in the wake of tragedy we see two sides of the coin: incredibly generous people and unfortunately greedy ones. After Sandy hit last year, millions of dollars were “donated” with good intentions to charities that ended up being scam organizations. All that money, intended for victims who […]
In an excellent example of collaborative philanthropy, the Daniel S. Loeb Family Third Point Foundation and the Paul E. Singer Foundation are teaming up to award the Human Rights Campaign grants to support LGBT rights abroad. Earlier this month, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) announced how these two influential foundations were pledging to award grants […]