Photo: Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun launches the company’s own chipset Surge S1 and Mi 5c smartphone on Feb 28, 2017 in Beijing, China. Source: zhangjin_net / Shutterstock.com One of China’s most successful entrepreneurs has pledged to donate his entire bonus to charity—a sum that totals nearly $1 billion. Lei Jun is the founder and CEO […]
A lot of people find themselves asking, “When is the right time to donate?” The answer is simple: when all of your needs are taken care of first. If that sounds selfish, allow us to explain why it’s not. As a society, we’ve been conditioned to put others’ needs above our own. But when you […]
There are a lot of ways to donate money to charitable causes, but one that often gets overlooked is donating stocks. While donating cash is generally the most efficient way to give to an organization, by donating an appreciated stock, you give the organization the opportunity to sell that stock and add the resulting cash […]
On August 24, 2016, Italy was hit with a devastating 6.2 magnitude earthquake that killed at least 250 people. In addition to the tragic fatalities, hundreds of civilians have lost their homes, leaving a huge demand for housing, food, water, and clothing. The following organizations are reputable charities that are dedicated to helping the victims […]
There’s an animal lover in all of us. And yet, there are simply too many organizations, too many causes, and too many scams to make a person feel hesitant about giving to one. That’s why we did the research for you. Each charity listed has been given a 4-star rating (the highest rating possible) by […]
Almost 7 trillion gallons of water dumped down on Louisiana in one week. The U.S. Coast Guard, National Guard, and local emergency responders had to rescue 30,000 people and 1,400 pets. 40,000 homes suffered damage from the water. This catastrophe is the worst natural disaster to occur in the U.S. since Superstorm Sandy five years […]
According to recent surveys by Google Consumer Surveys and bankrate.com, 62% of Americans have less than $1,000 in their savings, and 21% have no savings account to speak of. The data has raised some concerns among fundraisers as to the ability of people to donate to charitable causes, especially retired people. 4 out of 5 […]
MediSend International, a Dallas-based nonprofit that distributes medical supplies, is now focusing its attention on West Africa, the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak. The company is concerned for those fighting the outbreak and is trying to make sure they are able to replenish essential supplies they may have exhausted already. Nick Hallack, CEO of MediSend […]
Earlier this month, Australia’s “gentleman billionaire” Paul Ramsay died at age 78 after suffering from a heart attack while abroad. Known for his kindhearted nature, immense generosity, and world-renowned health care empire, Ramsay is survived by his twin sister Anne and brother Peter. The self-made billionaire and philanthropist will reportedly leave the bulk of his […]
Have you ever wondered how different parts of the world rank in regards to their amount of philanthropic giving? Thanks to the “BNP Paribas Individual Philanthropy Index” by Forbes Insights, now you don’t have to. According to Forbes, “the 2014 BNP Paribas Individual Philanthropy Index measures and reflects the commitment of individual philanthropists from Europe, […]