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Human Resources

How Billionaire Philanthropists Bill and Melinda Gates Settle Disagreements

The spouses and Gates Foundation founders give insight into how their working partnership has evolved over time.

By Nina Zipkin

Thought Leaders

5 Things You Should Know About America’s First Black Billionaires

By Nina Zipkin

Thought Leaders

Want to Emulate Toms Shoes’ Charitable Model? Here’s How to Get Started.

By Amar Hussain

Thought Leaders

This Company Thrives by Giving Away 20 Percent of Its Revenue

By Kristen Prager

Thought Leaders

9 Mobile Apps That Are Taking Social Entrepreneurship to the Next Level

You can help charities and nonprofits without breaking the bank.

By Parth Misra

Business Ideas

Bill Gates Shares the Everyday Heroes Who Inspire Him

The Microsoft co-founder shines a spotlight on some of the people he admires who are making a difference.

By Nina Zipkin

Business Accounting

Warren Buffett Won a $1 Million Bet, and It’s Helping a Good Cause

The 'Oracle of Omaha' made a wager a decade ago that will finally pay off.

By Stephen J. Bronner

Entrepreneurs

The Masters of Giving

Giving is its own, and the greatest, reward.

By David Meltzer

Thought Leaders

Can $1,000 Cash Motivate a Student to Succeed?

Students from disadvantaged backgrounds received some cash to keep them focused on tomorrow.

By Timothy Sykes

Entrepreneurs

6 Tech Titans Told Tim Ferriss About Their Most Worthwhile Investments

Improving yourself and making life better for people in your life are risk-free investments that pay off big time.

By Tim Ferriss

Thought Leaders

How Social Entrepreneurship Can Benefit Businesses and the Communities They Serve

Social entrepreneurs are discovering they can do well by doing good.

By Chirag Kulkarni

Building a Business

Why Actress Robin Wright’s Favorite Role May Just Be Entrepreneur

The 'House of Cards' actress relishes her evil character, but her heart is in the war-torn nation of Congo.

By Joan Oleck

Building a Business

3 Ways Philanthropy Can Add to Your Company Culture

Make an impact on your community and your employees at the same time.

By Chirag Kulkarni

Thought Leaders

It’s Likely That Your Favorite Nonprofit Wants ‘Gifts,’ Not Just Checks. Here’s the Difference.

Philanthropic gifts don't have to be tangible. To maximize your generosity and build your legacy, go beyond just sending cash donations.

By John Ruhlin

Thought Leaders

Why Haven’t We Seen a Clear Philanthropic Vision From Jeff Bezos Yet?

Bezos is more or less the wealthiest person in the world but, so far at least, far stingier than his billionaire peers.

By John Boitnott

Thought Leaders

4 Ways to Make an Impact That Go Beyond Cause-Related Marketing

Remember that goosebump-inspiring news story about the "human chain" that saved a Texas woman from the floodwaters? That could be your company's "chain."

By Andre Lavoie

Building a Business

Got a Do-Gooder Gene? 3 Tips for Launching a Successful CSR Initiative

Finding the right cause and partnerships means your good deeds won't go unnoticed.

By Kevin Xu

Business Accounting

Warren Buffett Just Won a Million-Dollar Bet

Just a normal, everyday occurrence for the billionaire philanthropist.

By Nina Zipkin

Business News

Jeff Bezos, Philanthropy and How Entrepreneurs Can Do Their Part

Bezos has been a philanthropic laggard among billionaires but with a single tweet he announced a turnaround that sparked a larger conversation about giving.

By Samuel Edwards