John Prendergast is, in many ways, the model activist. He has dedicated the past thirty years to advocating for human rights abroad, and his efforts have allotted every organization he has worked with enormous amounts of support from passionate philanthropists. He is an author, human rights campaign leader, an advisor to prominent philanthropists, and a […]
The United States Holocaust Memorial Council got two new council members in August this year, both appointed by President Barack Obama: S. Fitzgerald Haney and Beth Heifetz. President Obama spoke highly of the two, saying, “I am grateful these accomplished individuals have agreed to join this Administration, and I’m confident they will serve ably in […]
Audrey Hepburn is one of the most adored Hollywood icons of all time. While many know her for roles in dozens of beloved American films, Hepburn was as much of a passionate humanitarian as an actress throughout her adult life. Hepburn has said, “I feel so strongly that’s where it all starts, with kindness. What […]
Philanthropy comes in many shapes and sizes. It can mean dedicating your time to a worthy cause, donating funds to a charitable foundation, or becoming an activist to help improve the quality of life for others. The latter is perhaps the most difficult to do, and involves a lot of patience, and perseverance. Social change […]
Partnership for New York City is an organization that works to advance the local economy by connecting like-minded leaders in business. NYC is known for being one of the most prolific hubs for world commerce, finance, and innovation, and it’s the group’s duty to maintain this reputation. The goal of the organization is to help […]
Peter Buffett, son of millionaire Warren Buffett, feels that there needs to be some changes in the field of philanthropy. He sees the problem as too much focus on the donor and not enough on the ground. If our system of philanthropy is keeping people here employed, then it’s not fully functional, according to Buffett. […]
Known for shaking up the approach to philanthropy, the Laura and John Arnold Foundation continues to stress the importance of evaluating metrics when making a charitable contribution. The foundation wants to answer questions about what sort of impact will be made and whether the money given will do the most possible good. As part of […]
Mitch Winehouse, father of late singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse, has organized a series of events for the singer’s 30th birthday this month called #Amys30. Mitch Winehouse says that he wants the world to understand that his daughter was just a normal person “from a good family”, and that people struggling with addiction are human after all. […]
Queens, New York is home to many “kings.” To be more precise, this flourishing borough has many successful business owners who not only conduct lucrative endeavors, but who make a point to give back to their community. These men will be honored at the Kings of Queens Awards Ceremony, an annual event organized by the […]
“Tramps like us, baby we were born to run!” In case you were born after 1980, that’s a lyric from Bruce Springsteen’s “Born to Run,” an anthem for a generation. However, Bruce, who has 20 Grammy awards, has been doing more than writing songs and singing over the years. He has put his personal stamp […]