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. […]
George Soros is a self-made man. His story is really the story of the American Dream made good. Coming from Jewish-Hungarian roots and moving to England to pursue an education got him started on the path to becoming a magnate and philanthropist. Some people get a job and feel “good enough” with it to stick […]
“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 […]
Oprah Winfrey is one of the most recognizable, successful women in business. While most know her from her television talk show, she runs a successful magazine, O Magazine, and has her finger in many other business ventures such as her film company Harpo. However, she is also very concerned with giving back to the community. […]
Seattle-based philanthropist Paul Allen has released a rock album of original songs, complete with collaborations from rock legends. The album, “Everywhere at Once” by Paul Allen and the Underthinkers, was released in early August and will benefit the Experience Music Project, the rock and roll museum that Allen founded. Collaborations include Seattle rock band Heart, […]
The William J Clinton Foundation is the charitable foundation created by former President Bill Clinton. Now the entire Clinton Family is involved with a new campaign to create an endowment fund for the newly renamed Bill, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton Foundation. The new foundation will expand on issues that the Clinton Global Initiative originally championed. […]
This is a story that took place over 20 years ago, but it will still bring tears to your eyes. The folks at Gerber took on a special client. Though he was a teenager, he actually needed special baby formula to stay alive. The company stopped making the formula in 1985, but they agreed to […]