Tag Archive for 'philantrophy'

The Giving Pledge

19th June 2010 by Leslie Gaines-Ross

     Have you heard of the Giving Pledge? I had not heard of it and there is good reason–I am not wealthy. The Giving Pledge is a new organization whereby wealthy (uber-wealthy) Americans pledge to donate 50% or more of their fortune to philantrophy. Warren Buffet just signed his pledge to donate his wealth and [...]

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Creative Advocacy

10th February 2010 by Leslie Gaines-Ross

 What would you advocate for if you were given $100 to give away and report back? Interesting thought, right? Courtney Martin gave each of nine friends that amount and asked them to report back one month later on their advocacy choice. This appeared in the New York Times. They were also invited into the Secret [...]

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