With a professional career spanning more than three decades, Buffett is an accomplished composer, author, and philanthropist while also being known as the youngest son of billionaire investor, Warren Buffett. Buffett's musical career began in the 1980s.

The Be HIPGive contest, which merges technology and traditional philanthropy, is one of the biggest endeavors launched by the Latino philanthropic juggernaut Hispanics in Philanthropy. The organization is widely recognized for growing a robust network …

More than 30 chefs from Santa Barbara area restaurants, country clubs and catering kitchens are joining culinary forces at the upcoming 15th annual Reaching for Stars event to benefit Youth and Family Services YMCA programs for local at-risk youth.

Today, as part of the third anniversary of Joining Forces, the First Lady and Dr. Biden announced that the Council on Foundations will lead the philanthropic community in establishing the Veterans Philanthropy Exchange, which will be an enduring forum …

The face of philanthropy is changing and one of the great drivers is the push towards collaboration growing out of Internet based connectivity and "knowledge sharing" events like the Global Philanthropy Forum. Looking for the next breakthrough idea in …

This role of philanthropic superpower is simply not sustainable. A Wall Street Journal/NBC Poll reveals that while only 19 percent of Americans want this country more active in world affairs, 47 percent want it to become less active. This confirms a …

Los Angeles NAACP President Leon Jenkins has resigned in light of the organization's controversial relationship with now disgraced Clippers owner Donald Sterling, the Los Angeles Times reports. The group honored Mr. Sterling with an award in 2009 and …

The Council for the Advancement and Support of Education's CASE Europe branch and Universities UK, for example, have formed a vice chancellor's “philanthropy group” within the latter organization. And the two groups have appointed a fellow who is …

University of Wisconsin Green Bay offers a course for students called strategic philanthropy: civic engagement through giving. Strategic Philanthropy involves carefully assessing community needs and making an effective donation. The course was offered …