Created in 2010 by Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, and Melinda French Gates, the Giving Pledge is a global campaign designed to encourage the world’s wealthiest individuals and families to commit most of their fortunes to philanthropy. Inspired by the “giving […]
US Charities Scored Big with $617 Billion in Donations Even with everyone stressing about the economy, people really stepped up their giving last year. According to the latest Giving USA report, US charities pulled in a whopping $617 billion. A […]
Have you heard the story about Timmy the whale and his rescue? Timmy is a juvenile humpback whale who became a media sensation after getting stranded for nearly two months in Germany’s shallow Baltic Sea waters (starting March 2026). Following […]
There is a trend being seen in giving and it has a lot to do with stability and being comfortable with a familiar place. “Place-Based Giving” has evolved from a giving philosophy to a primary strategy for some. It has […]
It’s hard to believe that another year has gone. As we look to our new year, I wanted to share some of the trends that are predicted for Foundation giving for 2026. It’s not hard to guess that one of […]
Operation Christmas Child is one of the most recognized services that is provided for lower socioeconomic children all around the world at Christmastime. Samaritan’s Purse is the organization that leads this program. The president of Samaritan’s Purse, Franklin Graham, started […]
Toys for Tots is a national charitable program run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, founded in 1947 with the mission to collect new, unwrapped toys and distribute them to economically disadvantaged children at Christmas. The program’s primary goal is […]
A lot of people who want to give to worthy organizations have questions about determining whether a charity is worthy of their hard earned money. Making those decisions involves a bit of research and a thoughtful approach. A “worthy” charity […]
People consider a wide range of criteria when deciding where to give their charitable donations, often driven by a mix of personal values, practical considerations, and a desire for impact. One of the biggest determinations for where people give their […]
Financier Bill Conway announced in 2011 that he would give away $1 billion to a cause that he and his wife believed in and could create jobs for the poor. He asked the public to share ideas with him and […]