Gates, Buffett Talk to China’s Wealthy About Charity
Associated Press
By Alexa Olesen
9/30/10
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and billionaire investor Warren Buffett said Thursday they were impressed by the passion they saw among China’s super rich for giving back to society during a dinner for Chinese millionaires. The American businessmen said they will try to hold a similar [...]
Thu, September 30 2010 » Other » No Comments
Strong Education, Access to Higher Learning Keys to 21st Century Success
RE: Philanthropy
By Patrick Gaston
9/28/10
The head of the Verizon Foundation reflects on expanding access to quality learning as a critical investment in developing future leaders.
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Charities Report Smaller Donations, More Demand
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
By Tom Held
9/29/10
While still squeezed by lagging donations and increased demand for help, [...]
Wed, September 29 2010 » Other » No Comments
District Days: Building Public–Philanthropic Partnerships
RE: Philanthropy
By Erica Ekwurzel and Dawn Townsend
9/24/10
Two participants in the 2010 ‘District Days’ effort highlight how philanthropy can serve as a partner and a resource to legislators and policymakers.
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MacArthur Foundation Reveals 2010 ‘Genius Grants’
Associated Press
9/28/10
The $500,000 “genius grants” were announced Tuesday by the Chicago-based John D. and Catherine T. [...]
Tue, September 28 2010 » Other » No Comments
The Right To Literacy
RE: Philanthropy
By Clotilde Perez-Bode Dedecker
9/24/10
Thirty million adults in the U.S. have who limited literacy skills, which costs our economy roughly $60 billion each year in lost productivity. The president of the Literacy Funders Network writes about a collaboration to increase literacy levels throughout America.
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Target Shifts Focus of Giving to Literacy
Minneapolis [...]
Mon, September 27 2010 » Other » No Comments
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