More philanthropists are choosing to donate all of their foundations' assets within their lifetimes. About 50 years ago, only 5% of the total assets of America's largest 50 foundations were held by spend-downs. In 2010, that number had risen to 24 …

But Norton assumed the presidency of the larger foundation, and continued to work with Ford to gin up progressive philanthropy in the city. At Norton's suggestion, Ford provided funding for a major voter registration effort in several Cleveland …

Here's what you don't want to happen if you're worth big money, care deeply about philanthropy, and die earlier than expected: Your kid takes over the family foundation and royally screws things up, wasting your money on stupid stuff. Or worse, directs …

An employee's perception of the organization's value is an important driver of employee engagement. Corporate philanthropy — the act of a corporation or business promoting the welfare of others, often through charitable donations — can help companies …

One hundred young members of some of the country's wealthiest families attended a White House summit late last month as part of an Obama administration effort to forge links with the next generation of billionaire philanthropists, The New York Times …

But in Minnesota, there will be even more philanthropy because the Twins Community Fund and the Pohlad Family Foundation are sweetening the pot. On Friday, nonprofits receiving the major grants will be announced, Donaldson said. But the “All-Star Fans …

“What I admire in Bill and Melinda that I don't see in philanthropy as a whole is a sense of urgency. These children are dying.” Enlarge Image. close The Next Act for Gates's CEO: Pushing for Smarter Philanthropy 1. Courtesy of the Bill & Melinda Gates …

Jon M. Huntsman Sr., founder and principal benefactor of the Huntsman Cancer Institute, will be awarded the William E. Simon Prize for Philanthropic Leadership during the Philanthropy Roundtable's annual meeting in Salt Lake City in October.

The event was organized by Thomas Khalil, a deputy director for technology and innovation in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy along with Nexus, an organization that aims to encourage philanthropy among the young and rich.