Charitable Giving
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11 U.S. Donors Join Buffett/Gates ‘Giving Pledge’
By Michael S. FischerEleven more wealthy U.S. families have committed to give half of their wealth to charitable causes, the Giving Pledge announced last week.
September 14, 2012
Wealth Manager Robert Turner, Wife Are Benefactors to New Bradley U. SchoolThe new program, which is open to students in all disciplines, is designed to prepare them to pursue untapped opportunities and recognize how innovations can be commercialized.
September 10, 2012
‘Have a Pint—Change the World,’ New Oregon Bar SaysAlong with locally produced food and beer, bar patrons will find another item on the menu: a choice of local nonprofit groups to which they would like their tabs to be donated.
September 07, 2012
Top 5 Super PAC Backers for Democrats, GOP by Share of Net WorthEntrepreneurs and financiers abound on the list, but the ultrahigh-net-worth donor who has given the biggest share of his cash to super PACs is a comedian and talk-show host.
September 05, 2012
Romney’s Approach to Nonprofits a Sharp Contrast From Obama’s, Report SaysGOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney has had a very active personal involvement with charitable giving and the nonprofit world. But in many ways, his positions contrast sharply with those of President Obama.
September 04, 2012
Obama Has Mixed Record on Nonprofits, Report SaysAs President Obama arrives in Charlotte, N.C., to accept his partys nomination for a second term, the charitable giving communitylike so many of the presidents early supportersis ambivalent about his record.