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The Philanthropist Voice Worldwide

Why quiet, modest or so-called “humble” philanthropy is muting the potential for giving in countries across the globe.

Fun•lan•thro•py

Philanthropists everywhere are talking about "Fun" in philanthropy. What does "Fun" mean?

Ambassadors for Philanthropy?

The British Government’s Founding Ambassador for Philanthropy 2009-2010, revisits her appointment.

Syria & Surrounds

Terrorist Funding and Philanthropy Dangerous Liaisons

One person's terrorist may be another's freedom fighter.

The New, New Philanthropists

There is an emerging style of philanthropy that will not accept anything but solutions and cures.

Futures

The do's and don'ts of citizen Surveillance, Sudan and George Clooney.

INDONESIA PHILIPPINES SINGAPORE THAILAND

Can Country Policies
Drive Philanthropy?
Yes, and they Should!

In what ways is public policy encouraging or discouraging the growth of strategic philanthropy?

The Top People

The fate of almost everything that's good, true and beautiful in America is in the hands of that exclusive group called trustees.

Generosity: Poem

Bleak House: Telescopic Philanthropy

For Dickens, charity begins at home.

When West Meets East

President of Hong Kong’s ZeShan Foundation speaks out.

The Persistence of Philanthropy

One of the most profound Ottoman legacies to modern Turkey is a long history of private philanthropy.

Passion Player

A new coined phrase for the word 'philanthropist' is defined.

The Anonymist: Chuck Feeney

Once the masked marvel of anonymous giving, Chuck Feeney now preaches the gospel of “giving while living.”

Sudan/Britain

Mo Ibrahim: King of Mobile

Ibrahim faces tough criticism of his prize for Achievement in African Leadership.

South Africa

Patrice Motsepe: The First African To Join The Giving Pledge

He signed The Giving Pledge with a commitment to raise millions out of poverty. Can he do it?

Chile/Argentina

Kris Tompkins: Protecting The Beauty Of The Southern Wild

For Kris Tompkins, former CEO of Patagonia Inc, there was one obvious way to protect the wildlands she loves: buy, restore, and open them to the public.

Brazil

Jorge Paulo Lemann: Keeping Brazil Focused On Education

Brazil's richest man and international beer magnate, Lemann is plotting a steady philanthropic course helping his country's finest fulfill their potential.

Cuba

Gilbert Brownstone: Big Art Goes To Cuba

The Swiss-American art collector thumbed his nose at American foreign policy with his biggest gift yet.

China

The Bipolar Nature of Philanthropy in Hong Kong

With one of the highest concentrations of millionaires in the world, Hong Kong's philanthropic industry is still growing. But despite big donations, the city's giving remains a quiet affair.

China

Li Ka-Shing: At Home, Front and Center, With Business and Giving

Li describes his foundation as a "third son" with his donating a third of his assets to support philanthropic projects in China and globally.

Indonesia Philippines Singapore Thailand

Can Country Policies
Drive Philanthropy?
Yes, and they Should!

In what ways is public policy encouraging or discouraging the growth of strategic philanthropy?

Taiwan

Cynthia Wu: Tough Love

After attending The Philanthropy Workshop in New York, Ms. Wu came home and was gifted her family company's foundation. How has she done with it?

India

Shiv Nadar: Never Wait Till The Waves Subside

The Indian billionaire is committed to rural youth in his native country. His plan? Grants for education.

China

Ada Wong: A Uniter

The Good Lab, a Hong Kong initiative aimed at bringing together changemakers.

The Community Foundation

How a hundred-year old idea is reshaping philanthropy around the world.

India

Lady Natasha Ri Isaacs & Lavinia Brennan: Fashion With A Philanthropic Focus

In a crusade to raise awareness, Lady Natasha and Lavinia Brennan found the power of the celebrity-crazed press to be their greatest weapon in the fight against human trafficking.

China

When West Meets East

President of Hong Kong’s ZeShan Foundation speaks out.

Clare Brooks: Thank You, Melbourne

Brought down under to lead the Australia Communities Foundation, Brooks shares what she calls her 'marvellous adventure.'

Andrew Forrest: Out Loud

“If you give, let people know,” says Australia’s first Giving Pledger.

Allan English: On His Way

Allan English wants to microfinance a million people out of poverty by 2020. How's he doing?

The Community Foundation

How a hundred-year old idea is reshaping philanthropy around the world.

The Anonymist: Chuck Feeney

Once the masked marvel of anonymous giving, Chuck Feeney now preaches the gospel of “giving while living.”

Skibo Castle: Andrew Carnegie’s Scottish Retreat

Ambassadors for Philanthropy?

The British Government’s Founding Ambassador for Philanthropy 2009-2010, revisits her appointment.

Christopher Hohn: Hedge Fund Genius

Hohn is a powerful backer in a new era of giving.

Lady Natasha Ri Isaacs & Lavinia Brennan: Fashion With A Philanthropic Focus

In a crusade to raise awareness, Lady Natasha and Lavinia Brennan found the power of the celebrity-crazed press to be their greatest weapon in the fight against human trafficking.

Sir Winston Churchill

The mighty lion's most famous philanthropic quote.

Marcelle Speller

Her Ambitions For Localgiving.com

The Community Foundation

How a hundred-year old idea is reshaping philanthropy around the world.

Mo Ibrahim: King of Mobile

Ibrahim faces tough criticism of his prize for Achievement in African Leadership.

Louise Blouin: Sculpting Social Impact

An icon of the art world is leveraging culture and creativity against global challenges.

Len Blavatnik: Homage to Oxford, Science, & Israeli Education

A Soviet emigrant to the US, Blavatnik is becoming a generous establishmentarian in education and beyond.

Lord David Sainsbury:

How the Lord's Gatsby Foundation has spent more than fifty years at the cutting edge of British philanthropy.

Fred Mulder: The Art of Giving Everyday

Founder, backer, and global ambassador of The Funding Network, Fred Mulder explains his commitment to social giving and crowd funding.

Matchmaker

Facilitating professional volunteering is growing in popularity in the UK as an answer to 21st century life pressures.

Zita Cobb: Fogo Island

You can go home again.

Canada/USA

Jeff Skoll: Man and Superman

Skoll's rise is a tale of ingenuity and a belief in the power to change the world.

Canada/Britain

Fred Mulder: The Art of Giving Everyday

Founder, backer, and global ambassador of The Funding Network, Fred Mulder explains his commitment to social giving and crowd funding.

Canada/Britain

Louise Blouin: Sculpting Social Impact

An icon of the art world is leveraging culture and creativity against global challenges.

France

Chateau Charly

Bed, breakfast and a bridge to development to Haiti and Sri Lanka, this social enterprise is giving their guests the power to give back.

Italy

Miuccia Prada: A Modern Day Medici?

From the runway to the founding of her eponymous foundation, the designer's philanthropy is an intellectual embodiment of everything she touches.

The Russian Paradox

Russian oligarchs not only face a moral responsibility to give back, their evergreen President makes sure they’re doing their bit.

Turkey/USA

Haldun Tashman: Connecting American and Turkish Communities

Taking the community foundation model international, social investment advocate Haldun Tashman is connecting the Turkish diaspora through interest-based giving.

Monaco/USA

Princess Grace Foundation: Celebrating 30 Years

Originally created to salve Monaco's royal family's grief, the Princess Grace foundation celebrates three decades assisting emerging talent in theater, dance, and film.

The Community Foundation

How a hundred-year old idea is reshaping philanthropy around the world.

Turkey

The Persistence of Philanthropy

One of the most profound Ottoman legacies to modern Turkey is a long history of private philanthropy.

What Women Want

Lessons From An Advisor

Sweden

Ingvar Kamprad: Ikea’s Founder is Stepping Up

Frugality, philanthropy, and flat packed furniture, a fan of modest means, the Swedish billionaire has chosen local impact over luxury travel.

Ireland/USA/Australia

The Anonymist: Chuck Feeney

Once the masked marvel of anonymous giving, Chuck Feeney now preaches the gospel of “giving while living.”

Cuba/Switzerland/USA

Gilbert Brownstone: Big Art Goes To Cuba

The Swiss-American art collector thumbed his nose at American foreign policy with his biggest gift yet.

Jordan

Queen Rania Al Abudullah: Redefining Her Royal Role

Queen Rania challenges stereotypes in the Middle East and beyond.

United Arab Emirates

His Highness, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum: Poet Of Innovation

His Highness is using one of the largest charitable donations in history to ignite effective human development across Arab communities.

Israel

Len Blavatnik: Homage to Oxford, Science, & Israeli Education

A Soviet emigrant to the US, Blavatnik is becoming a generous establishmentarian in education and beyond.

Syria & Surrounds

Terrorist Funding and Philanthropy Dangerous Liaisons

One person's terrorist may be another's freedom fighter.

The Persistence of Philanthropy

One of the most profound Ottoman legacies to modern Turkey is a long history of private philanthropy.

Saudi Arabia

Her Royal Highness Princess Banderi Bint Abdulrahman Al Faisal

The Princess has a clear definition of successful philanthropy and, being a woman in Saudi Arabia, is a plus, in her view.

The Apple Founder's Philanthropic Legacy

Princess Grace Foundation: Celebrating 30 Years

Originally created to salve Monaco's royal family's grief, the Princess Grace foundation celebrates three decades assisting emerging talent in theater, dance, and film.

Futures

The do's and don'ts of citizen Surveillance, Sudan and George Clooney.

Elizabeth Wallace Ellers: Global is Local

Introducing social innovators directly to philanthropists, Liz Ellers is making global impact philanthropy more accessible.

Mark Zuckerberg: Leading The Pack

Giving Pledge signatory and 2013's most generous American, Zuckerberg may not have mapped out his vision in detail, but he's wasting no time jumping in.

Robert Redford: Sundance Forever

The leading man casting Sundance's future.

Eileen Heisman: The Donor Advised Fund

The CEO of the National Philanthropic Trust is going global with the brand and donor-advised-funds.

Divorce: Who Gets Custody Of The Foundation

Learning from the Norton divorce.

Reid Hoffman: Lofty Ambitions

LinkedIn's co-founder brings his venture capital savvy to philanthropy.

Nexus: Next Generation Philanthropy

A series of international events aims to catalyze young wealth holders on their way to becoming philanthropists.

Don & Mera Rubell: For the Love of Art

The Miami based couple think of themselves as custodians with a grand purpose, sharing their 5,000 piece modern art collection with the world.

Haldun Tashman: Connecting American and Turkish Communities

Taking the community foundation model international, social investment advocate Haldun Tashman is connecting the Turkish diaspora through interest-based giving.

Gerry Lenfest: No Silver Spoon

A self-made business success, Gerry Lenfest has pledged to give away most of his wealth.

Len Blavatnik: Homage to Oxford, Science, & Israeli Education

A Soviet emigrant to the US, Blavatnik is becoming a generous establishmentarian in education and beyond.

The Top People

The fate of almost everything that's good, true and beautiful in America is in the hands of that exclusive group called trustees.

Fun•lan•thro•py

Philanthropists everywhere are talking about "Fun" in philanthropy. What does "Fun" mean?

Jeff Skoll: Man and Superman

Skoll's rise is a tale of ingenuity and a belief in the power to change the world.

Gilbert Brownstone: Big Art Goes To Cuba

The Swiss-American art collector thumbed his nose at American foreign policy with his biggest gift yet.

The Anonymist: Chuck Feeney

Once the masked marvel of anonymous giving, Chuck Feeney now preaches the gospel of “giving while living.”

The Community Foundation

How a hundred-year old idea is reshaping philanthropy around the world.

Good Done Great & The Rise Of B Corporations

Technology, Data-based Storytelling, and CSR

What is CSR?

A quick look into the world of Corporate Social Responsibility.

Good Done Great & The Rise Of B Corporations

Technology, Data-based Storytelling, and CSR

Matchmaker

Facilitating professional volunteering is growing in popularity in the UK as an answer to 21st century life pressures.

Corporate Philanthropy In The U.S. - The Top 10

A look at the biggest corporate givers in the U.S.A.

Bleak House: Telescopic Philanthropy

For Dickens, charity begins at home.

Giving 2.0 By Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen

Whether you give time, money, or expertise, the author outlines how individuals can be most effective with their gifts.

The Generosity Network By Jennifer McCrea and Jeff Walker

How fundraising can be a socially satisfying art rather than a "have to" activity that most would prefer not do to.

Abusing Donor Intent By Doug White: An Extract

Successfully challenging Princeton's (mis)use of his parents' endowment, William Robertson stood up for donors and the terms of designated contributions.

Miuccia Prada: A Modern Day Medici?

From the runway to the founding of her eponymous foundation, the designer's philanthropy is an intellectual embodiment of everything she touches.

Don & Mera Rubell: For the Love of Art

The Miami based couple think of themselves as custodians with a grand purpose, sharing their 5,000 piece modern art collection with the world.

Louise Blouin: Sculpting Social Impact

An icon of the art world is leveraging culture and creativity against global challenges.

The Community Foundation

How a hundred-year old idea is reshaping philanthropy around the world.

The Persistence of Philanthropy

One of the most profound Ottoman legacies to modern Turkey is a long history of private philanthropy.

Skibo Castle: Andrew Carnegie’s Scottish Retreat

Skibo Castle remains one of the world's most exclusive private clubs and a catalyst for philanthropic giving.

Syria & Surrounds

Terrorist Funding and Philanthropy Dangerous Liaisons

One person's terrorist may be another's freedom fighter.

Divorce: Who Gets Custody Of The Foundation

Learning from the Norton divorce.

Eileen Heisman: The Donor Advised Fund

The CEO of the National Philanthropic Trust is going global with the brand and donor-advised-funds.

Good Done Great & The Rise Of B Corporations

Technology, Data-based Storytelling, and CSR

Guidestar: Deciphering the Numbers

With data dominating, Guidestar.org has become as familiar as Google to many American donors. Has the website filled a void for consumer education in philanthropy?

Ask Us: IRA Gifts

Matchmaker

Facilitating professional volunteering is growing in popularity in the UK as an answer to 21st century life pressures.

What Women Want

Lessons From An Advisor

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