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Target's DEI rollback raises questions about the retail giant's philanthropic commitments

Target’s rollback on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is raising questions about the retail giant’s philanthropic commitment to fighting racial disparities and promoting progressive values in liberal Minneapolis, where it is based, and beyond

The Independent UK

Donors are down, but dollars are up – how US charitable giving is changing

Although the US$557 billion Americans gave to charity in 2023 marked a 2.1% decline in inflation-adjusted terms, U.S. donations have increased significantly over the past two decades. Giving has grown by about 42% since 2003, according to the annual Giving USA report – which our team at the Indiana University…

The Conversation

Philanthropy provides $30B annually for science and health research − funding that tends to stay local

The foundations making charitable donations to support scientific and health research mostly give to institutions in their home states.

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Andrew Carnegie and the 19th-century ‘robber barons’ have lessons for today’s oligarchs about the responsibilities of wealth

When Mark Zuckerberg recently announced sweeping changes to his company Meta’s work practices in anticipation of a Trump 2.0 presidency, keen-eyed observers noticed the tech titan was wearing a wristwatch worth nearly US$900,000 (£837,000). It’s one of a range of high-end timepieces he has sported recently.

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Thomas Tighe reflects on 24 years leading the international health nonprofit Direct Relief

Thomas Tighe led the humanitarian aid organization Direct Relief for 24 years as its president and CEO

The Independent UK

Philanthropy & Giving Back – A Legacy Of Giving Through Aaron Sansoni's Charitable Initiative

Aaron Sansoni's work alongside the international children's charity UNICEF is just a tiny part of his ongoing legacy of giving back.

International Business Times

President Jimmy Carter's Enduring Legacy Of Philanthropy

Explore President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter's enduring philanthropic legacy through nonprofits and humanitarian efforts.

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MacKenzie Scott and Melinda French Gates’s momentous year of giving

The billionaires are potentially reshaping philanthropy in the U.S.

Fortune

Elon Musk: Giving Away Money is 'Very Difficult' If You 'Care About the Reality of Doing Good and Not the Perception of Doing Good'

Elon Musk believes true philanthropy prioritizes measurable impact and solving real-world problems over public recognition, emphasizing the difficulty of effectively giving money and the importance of focusing on tangible results.

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Former President Bill Clinton Discharged From Hospital

Former President Bill Clinton discharged from hospital after flu treatment. Expresses gratitude and optimism. Active in politics and philanthropy.

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The teen who gave away 21,600 pairs of shoes and set a record: ‘I’m doing this because it makes me feel good’

Augustus Holm helped organize a San Diego footwear drive that earned a Guinness World Record – and it started from an idea he had when he was 13

The Guardian - US

Gift-giving was practised by early humans in Africa – how it spread and evolved

For many countries around the world, December is an intense, commercialised period of gift-giving. Not just within families but across all sorts of relationships, such as gifts between buyers and service providers.

The Conversation

MacKenzie Scott gives rare third gift to medical debt relief group

MacKenzie Scott continues to make medical debt relief a priority in her mysterious giving

The Independent UK

Soros' Open Society Foundations say they remain focused on human rights

George Soros' philanthropy, Open Society Foundations, will continue to fund human rights movements around the world

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Billionaires Urged To Give More, Faster For Societal Impact

Explore the evolving landscape of billionaire philanthropy, emphasizing collaboration, transparency, and strategic giving for a more equitable society.

The Independent UK

What billionaires and their advisors say keeps them from giving more and faster

America’s wealthiest people have long urged each other to give away more of their money

Kiplinger

Five Ways to Maximize Your End-of-Year Philanthropy

To do the most good, pick the right charity, be smart about how you donate and consider giving something just as valuable as money: your time.

USA Today Sports Media Group

A Conversation with Jeff Larson, Financial Planner, on the Intersection of Finance, Philanthropy and Community Impact

Jeff Larson , a dedicated financial advisor at 25 Financial based in St. Louis, is not only recognized for his expert financial services but also for his profound commitment to philanthropy. Known for supporting single mothers, adoptive families, ...

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Crypto is revolutionizing philanthropy

The benefits of crypto giving go far beyond the financial incentives

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Salvador Perez Wins Roberto Clemente Award For Philanthropy

Salvador Perez, Kansas City Royals catcher, wins Roberto Clemente Award for philanthropy and community work. Recognized for his dedication on and off the f...

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Why billionaire philanthropy might not be as generous as you think

Walmart heiress Alice Walton is one of the richest people in the world and a celebrated philanthropist, whose lifetime giving total recently hit an estimated US$1.5 billion (£1.2 billion). Her largest gift to date, US$390 million in the year to September 2023, included US$249 million for the Alice L Walton…

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Warren Buffett's Children Will Be In Charge of Giving Away His $145 Billion Fortune – But They Won't Inherit It

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett, known for his strategic acumen, isn't your typical Billionaire. Potentially following in the philanthropic ideologies of historical Steel baron Andrew Carnegie, famous for his vicious business tactics and profound philanthropy, Buffett has long held he will give away an overwhelming amount of his wealth. Most notably,...

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Jayco-AlUla and Liv AlUla team owner Gerry Ryan inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame

73-year-old Australian recognised for his impact and philanthropy to cycling and other sports

The Independent UK

The controversial ‘kindness’ influencers of TikTok who give money to strangers

Critics argue that recording a stranger and sharing a video of them online to gain social media clout is problematic

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Prince William taking ‘inspiration’ from Princess Diana for latest charity drive

Opening up about how the tragic royal’s philanthropy gives him a boost, Prince William says he has taken “inspiration” from his late mother Princess Diana for his latest charity drive.

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