Establishing a Culture of Philanthropy at Work
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Establishing a Culture of Philanthropy at Work

For far too long, many non-profit organizations have relied solely on specific departments or individuals to take care of their fundraising, placing a very real segmentation between the members who facilitate the funds and those who put the hard-earned building blocks into action.

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MacKenzie Scott’s Inspiring Philanthropy
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MacKenzie Scott’s Inspiring Philanthropy

MacKenzie Scott has made headlines for her unprecedented philanthropic efforts. According to the New York Times, she has given upwards of $12 billion to various nonprofits and community-based organizations since 2019. Her rapid pace and unique approach landed her a spot on Time's 100 Most Influential People of 2020.

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How Philanthropy Could Better Fight Climate Change
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How Philanthropy Could Better Fight Climate Change

The effects of climate change are impossible to ignore, particularly as record-breaking temperatures, tides and weather events wreak havoc across the globe. In the march to stall or reverse climate change, many of us feel that our efforts, no matter how good-willed, are simply a drop in the bucket.

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America's Top Givers: The Most Philanthropic Billionaires
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America's Top Givers: The Most Philanthropic Billionaires

Independent wealth has continued to grow among the wealthy in America. In fact, over the past year, the most wealthy individuals in the country increased their wealth by about 18%. While this growth does seem to be out of proportion in light of the struggles many other Americans are currently facing, from woes tied to inflation or housing crises, there is a silver lining.

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How Entrepreneurship Can Revitalize Local Communities
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How Entrepreneurship Can Revitalize Local Communities

Entrepreneurship has the power to revitalize and support impoverished communities, that is, if policymakers can shift their attention from only supporting VC-backed investing and include design programs that help neighborhood businesses scale. Small cities and towns across the country are looking for lessons that can help them build a more resilient, home-grown economy.

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How a Space Trip Brought $240 Million to St. Jude’s
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How a Space Trip Brought $240 Million to St. Jude’s

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve likely heard about the historical space flight launched last September under the SpaceX program. The Inspiration4 mission marked the first civilian-only flight into space. Each of the four crew members (for which the mission was named) represented the mission pillars of leadership, hope, generosity, and prosperity.

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Encouraging More Women in STEM
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Encouraging More Women in STEM

Women make up just 28 percent of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) workforce. Still, encouragingly there is an increasing number of scholarships, jobs and ongoing education that women can leverage to pave a path for a career in STEM (a few of them I preview below).

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How Melinda Gates’ Giving Plans are Evolving
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How Melinda Gates’ Giving Plans are Evolving

For many years, Melinda French Gates has been committed to using her wealth to help others. Melinda has been a major supporter of at least ten different foundations (including a few of her own, which we'll discuss later), supporting over 23 charitable causes from civil rights and gender equality to conservation and disaster relief.

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UN Sustainability Goals — Part II
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UN Sustainability Goals — Part II

Our blog series on the UN’s Sustainability Goals continues with a focus on three more goals to be integrated into policy by 2030. Check out the issues and progress of each goal below…

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How Charities Can Keep their COVID19 Donors
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How Charities Can Keep their COVID19 Donors

Even in the darkest of times, the generosity of the human spirit finds a way to shine through. In the face of the COVID19 pandemic, wealthy Americans and businesses donated more to charitable foundations than ever before.

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UN Sustainability Goals - Part I
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UN Sustainability Goals - Part I

The UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is a foundational plan that focuses on growing peace and prosperity for the planet and people across the globe. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) call to action for all countries, developed and developing ones, to unite in a partnership. All recognize that ending poverty and removing challenges for the world’s everyday citizens must align with strategies that greatly improve health and education, reduce social inequality and support economic growth.

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Big Shifts for Philanthropy in the Next Decade
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Big Shifts for Philanthropy in the Next Decade

Philanthropy is a practice that predates recorded history, recognized worldwide as the desire and effort to promote or improve the welfare of others. Philanthropists all over the world have long worked to fight social, racial, and economic inequity, founding and supporting the movements that work so hard to improve the lives of world citizens in need.

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The Space Industry's Role in Philanthropy
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The Space Industry's Role in Philanthropy

From launching Sputnik and landing on the moon to creating the International Space Station, the desire to understand outer space and our place in it has brought countless changes to science, design, and philosophy. Sending astronauts and satellites far above the Earth has given the world better food technology, medical equipment, and clothing. It’s why we have solar cells, camera phones, and advanced water filtration systems.

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How to Teach your Children the Joy of Giving
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How to Teach your Children the Joy of Giving

Generosity is a characteristic that most of us hope to see our children embrace. How can we teach them about the power of giving back to those who need support the most?

Christmas is a great time of year to highlight the joy of giving back to others in need and instilling in them the idea that there’s more to life than receiving gifts.

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This Native-Led Nonprofit Shows how the COVID-19 Changed Philanthropy
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This Native-Led Nonprofit Shows how the COVID-19 Changed Philanthropy

After the social justice upheaval coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, philanthropists reshaped how some organizations and foundations conduct business and navigate their nonprofit strategies. Today, some are starting to focus on becoming more agile with fewer branches and better supporting equity.

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What is a Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT)?
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What is a Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT)?

Trusts can provide a safety net that helps provide for ourselves or our loved ones. Those with the means to pursue philanthropy may be curious about how their charitable goals fit into their financial plans that include trusts.

A charitable remainder trust is an irrevocable trust that holds a potential stream for donors to the CRT or its beneficiaries. The remainder of the donated assets are distributed to one or more of your favorite charities.

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The Space Industry and Educational Philanthropy
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The Space Industry and Educational Philanthropy

The space industry and philanthropy may not be something that most people consider as a natural partnership. However, philanthropic practices and space organizations are helping to fuel investments in civilian space education, scientific advancement and business support that is helping to propel the NewSpace sector forward.

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5 Tips for Setting up Successful Funder Collaborations
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5 Tips for Setting up Successful Funder Collaborations

Helping to fund a philanthropic organization has many different moving parts that demand time, attention and passion. What does it take to manage a successful collaboration amongst philanthropic funders? It’s essential to consider as more funders pursue partnerships to support social issues across the globe. Collaboration is at the cornerstone of supporting larger social agendas, addressing systemic challenges and difficult issues, while understanding that we are deliberately working with others.

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How Grassroots Ideas are Reshaping Philanthropy
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How Grassroots Ideas are Reshaping Philanthropy

Community organizing depends on trustworthy relationships. Conversing with members and listening to their experiences and these mentors’ ideas, along with their step-by-step approach to guide their work can teach philanthropists, especially those outside of the community, more about the collaborative practices of care and compassion for these communities

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