“Sharon Jones, come on down!” This is something you may have heard on “The Price is Right” if you’re a TV fan. In the old days, the show was hosted by the legendary Bob Barker. Barker truly embraced his TV personality, even spoofing himself in the golf comedy Happy Gilmore. To add to his fame, […]
Lucy Bernholz, an author and scholar from Stanford University, recently published a list of the top philanthropy-related “buzzwords” of 2013. These words embody the trends the world of philanthropy saw this past year, as well as where those trends will lead next. Here are Bernholz’s picks for “Philanthropy’s 2013 Buzzwords“: “Privacy.” Privacy is what Bernholz […]
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 […]
Where do budding nonprofit organizations look to when trying to build their brand? Graphic and web design can be a costly investment, for emerging, penny-pinching charities and established ones alike. Many design firms have a longstanding history of offering pro bono services as their way of giving back to charitable organizations. A newer trend however, […]
You might envision mushy, lumpy potatoes or overcooked, limp vegetables when you think of the food served at a Salvation Army soup kitchen. If you went to the one in St. Paul, Minneapolis, you would be very wrong. Instead, think about pan-seared salmon that has been caramelized to give it a better “flavor profile.” Think […]
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 […]
Life is busy. And while many people want to make a difference in the world, it can sometimes feel like there’s just not enough time to do so. Changing the world is a big charge, so it’s understandable that it would take a lot of time and effort. Luckily, though, there are a lot of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jessica Robles is a single mom with three kids and some tough decisions to make. There are days they don’t eat. There are days Robles feels completely hopeless and cries. She recently made a choice that nobody should have to make. She attempted to steal about $300 worth of food to feed her kids. A […]