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 […]
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 […]
Perhaps you’ve recently stumbled upon the honest, insightful, and very viral article about how Marriage Isn’t for You. Did you know that when the piece’s author, Seth Adam Smith, isn’t penning articles for his own blog, he manages a website that serves as a virtual support center for others? Smith, who has endured personal traumas […]
When it comes to donating funds to worthy causes, two givers are always better than one. Happily, there are many charitable foundations backed by two philanthropic people, most commonly a husband and wife team. Leading businesspeople, celebrities, and entrepreneurs have donated millions of dollars, as well as their time to important causes, and more often […]
Every once in a while it’s nice to be reminded that philanthropy has been championed as a responsible, honorable practice for centuries. The National Philanthropic Trust has documented a history of philanthropy in the United States and abroad, highlighting the generosity of many over time. Here are ten quotes from prominent philanthropists, courtesy of NPT. […]
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 […]
Audrey Hepburn is one of the most adored Hollywood icons of all time. While many know her for roles in dozens of beloved American films, Hepburn was as much of a passionate humanitarian as an actress throughout her adult life. Hepburn has said, “I feel so strongly that’s where it all starts, with kindness. What […]
Philanthropy comes in many shapes and sizes. It can mean dedicating your time to a worthy cause, donating funds to a charitable foundation, or becoming an activist to help improve the quality of life for others. The latter is perhaps the most difficult to do, and involves a lot of patience, and perseverance. Social change […]
We often talk about how to donate properly to charity, how to choose which charity to support, and how important it is to be involved in charity work. But we don’t often talk about those who are behind the scenes in the hundreds and thousands of nonprofit organizations out there. Giving back can also be […]