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 […]
Angelina Jolie is a name familiar to most people in the United States. An award-winning actress, director, screenwriter, and author, Jolie has been in the public limelight after her first Hollywood film, Hackers, was released in 1995. Her subsequent roles in George Wallace and Gia won her serious recognition in the acting world. Known for […]
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 […]
As we saw last year with Superstorm Sandy, in the wake of tragedy we see two sides of the coin: incredibly generous people and unfortunately greedy ones. After Sandy hit last year, millions of dollars were “donated” with good intentions to charities that ended up being scam organizations. All that money, intended for victims who […]
Rich and Nancy Kinder have spent the last two decades applying the values instilled by their small-town roots toward remarkable philanthropic efforts. Both originally hailing from quiet American towns, the Kinders have called Houston home for much of their adult lives, and have also spent that time generously giving back to their city. The husband […]
What’s the best way to raise money for charity? That’s debatable, but one thing is for certain: scantily clad girls usually make a killing when it comes to sales. That’s what European airline Ryanair counts on with its annual charity calendar, “The Girls of Ryanair Cabin Crew Charity Calendar.” In it, several of Ryanair’s lovely […]
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 […]
In recent interviews, acclaimed author James Patterson has announced that he will be donating $1 million to independent bookstores throughout the next year. Patterson’s desire to support independent booksellers stems from his aspiration to increase nationwide literacy, with a particular focus on getting children excited about reading. Increasing childhood literacy is something that personally resonates […]
Where have all the donors gone? It’s a question well worth examining since so much of the nonprofit world depends on donor support to function. Yet, it seems that many young people are simply opting not to donate. The question we need to ask is why. Recently, the first of four podcast episodes aired. It’s […]