One of the most fundamental goals of an ideal state is the happiness of the citizenry. Once the masses are happy and susceptible to the ideas of true democracy, development will certainly occur. A prominent scholar, Jeremy Bentham, once postulated in …

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana — Indiana University says professors on two of its campuses have been awarded a grant for a new initiative on philanthropy in China. It says the Henry Luce Foundation has awarded a three-year, $300,000 grant for the project that's …

Philanthropist Charlie Annenberg nuzzles his golden retriever, Lucky, at the Pipeline Beach in Ehukai Beach Park, Haleiwa, Hawaii. For 16 years, Lucky has been his sidekick, soul mate and inspiration, said Annenberg. / The Associated Press …

Fun philanthropy. Tuesday, September 3, 2013. seMissourian.com. The Cure for Cape Cancer Gala held Aug. 24 was a big success. If you made it out to Plaza by Ray's for the 26th annual formal affair, you were treated to wonderful food, music and overall …

All is not quite right in the prestigious world of big time philanthropy. This is something Peter Buffet gets right in his meandering op-ed in the New York Times. Having inherited a foundation from his billionaire father Warren in 2006, with no …

Philanthropic families throughout Western and Northern Michigan are putting their faith into action with their money. And they're turning to a local affiliate of the National Christian Foundation (NCF) to help them. Locally, 350 families served by the …

Social Venture Partners India (SVP India) founded in May, 2012 in Bangalore brings together influential leaders committed to solving complex social issues through personal philanthropy, advocacy and capacity building. After Bangalore, SVP India has now …

WALLINGFORD — School started in many districts across the state this week, which meant families all over Connecticut had survived a back-to-class ritual that likely involved significant expenditures on everything from new backpacks, notebooks and …

Social Venture Partners India (SVP India) founded in May 0f 2012 in Bangalore brings together influential leaders committed to solving complex social issues through personal philanthropy, advocacy and capacity building. After Bangalore, SVP India has …