Business News
Dell Family Drops $6.25 Billion Into ‘Trump Accounts’ for Kids
The gift propels Michael and Susan Dell into the top tier of U.S. philanthropists.
Philanthropy
Business Accounting
Traditional Philanthropy Is Broken — and Gen Z Is Building Something Better
By Emil Barr
Business Accounting
Why Embracing Philanthropy Will Help Your Industry Gain Mainstream Acceptance
Adding philanthropy into the cryptocurrency sector could improve its public image, as leaders can take inspiration from philanthropists like Warren Buffet and Ted Turner by making significant donations.
Business News
Michael Bloomberg Was the Top Philanthropist in the U.S. Last Year: ‘I’ve Been Very Lucky’
Bloomberg topped the list, which also features Warren Buffett and Mark Zuckerberg, for the second consecutive year.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
MacKenzie Scott’s Nearly $20 Billion in Donations Has Had a ‘Transformative Effect,’ According to a New Study. Here’s How.
Scott is worth around $40.2 billion and is the 41st richest person in the world.
By Sherin Shibu
Thought Leaders
10 Philanthropic Organizations Entrepreneurs Should Consider Supporting
Discover ten impactful philanthropic organizations that align with entrepreneurial values, offering opportunities to give back and create meaningful change.
By Roy Dekel
Thought Leaders
Doing Well by Doing Good — How Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurs Are Changing the World
Exploring the transformative impact of mission-driven business leadership.
By Roy Dekel
Business News
A Billionaire Donor Gave University Graduates a Cash Gift — But There Was a Catch (or Two)
There were 1,200 students in the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth's 2024 graduating class, but not all of them received the cash gift. Here's why.
By Sherin Shibu
Thought Leaders
5 Entrepreneurial Reasons to Embrace Philanthropy
Discover how embracing philanthropy can boost your business, foster goodwill and drive meaningful impact in your entrepreneurial journey.
By Roy Dekel
Business News
‘I’m Inspired By All the Ways People Invest’: MacKenzie Scott Has Donated Over $2 Billion This Year. Here’s Where the Money Went—and Why.
Scott gave money to 199 organizations, and 75% were nonprofits focusing on economic security and opportunity.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
‘Unexpected Funding’: Paychex’s Founder Donates $85 Million to 41 Nonprofits. Here’s Where the Money Is Going.
Paychex founder Tom Golisano has given half a billion dollars to philanthropic causes this year alone.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Melinda French Gates Announces Open Call for $250 Million Fund. Here’s Who Can Apply.
The fund is part of French Gates's $1 billion philanthropic plan.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Craigslist’s 71-Year-Old Founder Is Donating $100 Million to Cybersecurity. Here’s Why.
Craig Newmark's giving philosophy comes from a concept that means "repairing the world."
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Melinda French Gates Says This Mindset Hack Helped Her Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Melinda French Gates said she faced (and conquered) imposter syndrome while working at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Here's how.
By Emily Rella
Business News
Lauren Sánchez Says This Is the One Thing ‘People Don’t Really Know’ About Her Fiancé Jeff Bezos
Sánchez was interviewed by her longtime friend, actor and producer Eva Longoria.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Melinda French Gates Reveals Her Next Move After Leaving Gates Foundation: ‘Set Your Own Agenda or Someone Else Will Set It For You’
French Gates announced that she is donating $1 billion over the next two years.
By Sherin Shibu
Building a Business
‘Wait, I Have to Pay to Donate to You?’ How Nonprofits Are Flipping the Script With ‘For Profit’ Strategies to 10X Their Impact
Spiraling donations and outdated dogmas around fundraising and operating costs have left many charities struggling to stay afloat. Some are trying new strategies to make money.
By Liz Brody
Business News
Melinda French Gates Resigns as Co-Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
French Gates announced her resignation on social media on Monday.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Priscilla Chan Says the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) Is Now a ‘Science-Focused Philanthropy’ as Its COO Leaves
CZI is one of the biggest and best-funded philanthropies in the world.
By Kali Hays
Business News
Phil Knight Donates $400 Million to Strengthen Portland Black Community
Phil Knight and his wife, Penny, announced a multi-million-dollar donation to assist in rebuilding Albina, a historically Black Portland area.
Business News
This Is Where Subway’s Co-Founder Left Half of His Fortune
Dr. Peter Buck left only 50% of his company to his two sons after he died last year, according to a new report. The other half will go to charity.
Business News
‘I Didn’t Want to Be a Businessman’: Patagonia’s Founder Just Gave Away His $3 Billion Company
In an unprecedented move, Yvon Chouinard will transfer ownership of Patagonia to a trust and non-profit dedicated to combating climate change.
Thought Leaders
Why I Donated $1.2 Million to Hang Out with MrBeast
How a tweet and a $1.2M donation turned into a meet-and-greet with one of the most popular YouTubers in the world.
By Erik Bergman
Building a Business
Donations Over Discounts for Building Long-Term Customers
The temptation to slash prices to see those beloved new sale notifications is real, but what if there was another way to create new action while staying sustainable?
Thought Leaders
Market Forces Alone Likely Won’t Solve the Food-Security Problem
How and why philanthropy can solve a vexing 21st-century food problem for North Americans.
By Todd Hirsch
Thought Leaders
How Success Happened for Harrie Bakst and Sara Weinstein
The co-founders of WCPG are on a mission to be the agency leader of purpose-led partnerships.
Building a Business
Want Your Charitable Donation to Actually Help Someone? 4 Questions to Ask Before You Give
If it's been a good year, make sure you maximize your impact by donating effectively.
By Michael Faye
Thought Leaders
Building Community Is Good Business
As business leaders, when we are able to reinvest into our communities and the people in them that we serve, wonderful things happen.
By Tim Murphy