Eli and Edythe Broad are lovers of art and culture, and are dedicated to social responsibility and to helping others in need. The husband and wife duo are lifelong philanthropists, with a net worth in the billions. By 2012, the Broads had given $3.5 billion to charities that benefit education, the arts, science, and the […]
“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, […]
National Public Radio (NPR) is a nonprofit membership media organization that exists as a national syndicator to a massive network of public radio stations in the U.S. The organization is funded with the help of public and private donations, and relies heavily on the generosity of the public. NPR is a renowned source for high […]
Have you met the unofficial 45th U.S. President Yet? His name is Robby Novak, and he’s just ten years old. Okay, so maybe Novak isn’t a real President, but if he was, he’d certainly have that whole public approval thing down. Novak, the proudly self-appointed “Kid President,” has been rapidly gaining fans since his inspirational […]
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, […]
There are all different sizes of philanthropic organizations. Some are small and have just a few dedicated volunteers. Others are large, with hundreds of employees and volunteers. And while it might be tempting to assume the larger organizations have a better handle on things or are more effective, that’s not always true. Often, large organizations […]
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 […]