Philanthropy
BY Jenna Goudreau
The Spanx founder is the first self-made female billionaire to sign Warren Buffett's Giving Pledge.
Startups Offer Aid After Boston Marathon Attack
BY Brian Patrick Eha
From raising money to providing accommodations, entrepreneurs lend support to those impacted by the Boston Marathon bombings.
Lessons in Traditional PR. . . From a 14-Year-Old Philanthropist
BY Barbara Findlay Schenck
How local and national publicity helped Julien Leitner, the 14-year-old founder of the Archimedes Alliance, spark change and move the world, $2 at a time.
Play Video Finding Zen in a Hectic City (Video)
BY Colleen DeBaise
Jason Franklin of Bolder Giving, a nonprofit that teaches people about philanthropy, heads to New York's Rubin Museum when he needs personal inspiration.
Richard Branson on Why Volunteer Work Is Important for Business Leaders
BY Richard Branson
The famous entrepreneur and philanthropist on how a successful business can make a difference and make money.
9 Famous Entrepreneur Philanthropists
BY Kara Ohngren
These big names in business are also among the most generous.
Serial Entrepreneur Gurbaksh Chahal Commits $1 Million to Stop Hate Crimes
BY Teri Evans
The BeProud foundation launches with the support of Deepak Chopra, among other high-profile supporters.
Play Video Tony Hawk on Giving Back and Inspiring Change (Video)
BY Teri Evans
The skateboard icon and entrepreneur shares the vision for his foundation, which donates millions to fund skateparks.
Impact Investing for the Rest of Us
BY David Ferrell
You don't have to be Bill Gates to make a difference as a social entrepreneur. Here's how Ron Cordes is using the financial empire he built to help others.
Entrepreneur's Nonprofit Rolls Out a Nontraditional Shelter for the Homeless
BY Gwen Moran
EDAR offers mobile protection to give homeless people a roof as a low-cost alternative solution to a widespread community problem.



