Things are looking up for philanthropy—at least in the UK they are. A recent study by Coutts Institute, “The Million Pound Donors Report 2012,” found that the number of donations of over £1 million is at the highest level in five years. Over 232 donations for more than £1 million were made to philanthropic organizations […]
There are some among the wealthy that simply keep what they earn, not feeling it necessary to give back. But then there are those like Henry R. Kravis and George Roberts, founders of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR), who highly value the education they received and never hesitate to give big and often. For […]
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 […]
One great way for companies to get employees more involved in philanthropy is to run volunteer fairs. By doing so, employees are given the chance to meet with representatives from multiple non-profit organizations in the community, find out about volunteer opportunities, and connect with one or more that they’d like to help. More and more […]
Recovery from Hurricane Sandy will take quite a long time, but with the help of organizations like Tommy Hilfiger beleaguered areas might stand a better chance. Within a day of hearing about the disaster in New York the organization’s CEO Gary Sheinbaum mobilized his team to bring clothing and donations to communities that needed it. […]
This holiday season, businesses, individuals, and nonprofits are coming together to start a new tradition—that of Giving Tuesday. Every year, we give thanks on the fourth Thursday of November. Then, the following Friday and Monday we partake in Black Friday and Cyber Monday, bargain hunting and shopping for the holidays. But why not add a […]
Just as small businesses can greatly strengthen the local economy, so too can they have a huge impact on philanthropy in the community. Size isn’t all that matters when it comes to philanthropy, and small businesses are often passed up as potential investors because they’re perceived as too small to make a difference. But when […]
Every year, millions of people struggle to win the fight against blood cancer. DKMS is an organization that began with one girl’s heart-wrenching experience of watching her mother fight and lose that battle. Katharina Harf was just thirteen when her mother, Mechtild, was diagnosed with acute leukemia. Mechtild was told she could be saved by […]
We’re once more in the middle of the holiday season, which brings joy to many of us, sorrow to some of us, and an excess of “stuff” to lots of Americans, who are expected to spend about $750 per person in the coming month. Altogether, holiday spending will be over $550 billion this year—and that’s […]
Bill Gates must be one proud man. Thirty years ago, his company, Microsoft, launched the Employee Giving Campaign—and it’s raised over $1 billion since. For every hour an employee spends volunteering, Microsoft donates $17. They also match every single contribution made by employees—dollar-for-dollar. Today, about 65% of the company’s employees have chosen to take part […]