Summary This document provides some news and information about charitable giving strategies based on the work of some current prominent philanthropists. This page will be updated as new information becomes available. This report is not intended to guide individual giving, but instead looks at big picture approaches philanthropy as a context for further study. Because… Continue reading Philanthropy Report 2024
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Philanthropy, Volunteering, and Public Interest Social Impact
Improving Quality of Life To enjoy life and help others do the same. That’s a goal most people share. We all want to improve the quality of life for as many people as possible. Most of us want to leave the world better than we found it so future generations can enjoy the variety of… Continue reading Philanthropy, Volunteering, and Public Interest Social Impact
In Defense of Rich People
A common theme through the ages is the depravity, greed, and selfishness of the wealthy. Their exploitative treatment of the poor and careless destruction of the planet has caused the rich people to become the scapegoat for many of society’s ills, including the climate change that currently threatens all life on earth. The current presidential… Continue reading In Defense of Rich People
Bobby’s Pies – Helping the Johnson County Crisis Center
Here’s a great idea that’s fun and has a positive social impact — Make pies, eat pies, help people! Note: As of 1 Aug 2024, the links provided 10 years ago no longer work.
Corporate Philanthropy and the Triple Bottom Line: Genuine Charity or Self Promotion?
Activism Summary. Philanthropic and socially engaged businesses and corporations seem to be competing with (and in some cases surpassing) non-profit organizations and government agencies in the race create a better world. This page offers examples of philanthropic businesses and organizations giving back to communities through charity. The question explored is whether these efforts are genuine… Continue reading Corporate Philanthropy and the Triple Bottom Line: Genuine Charity or Self Promotion?
Pepsi Refresh Project to Refresh Everything on Planet Earth
Activism > Advertising Summary. In January 2010, Pepsi launched the Refresh Everything campaign to change the world. Click here to see the inspiring Pepsi commercial. Philanthropists such as Bill Gates and Warren Buffet are well known for giving billions of dollars, but such large donations rarely seem to directly and broadly impact smaller grass roots organizations. This… Continue reading Pepsi Refresh Project to Refresh Everything on Planet Earth