Working to Give: Philanthropies & Philanthropic Work
Stories of Philanthropy & Corporate Giving
Readers of The Scottish Sun have contributed a total of £42,000 to support a Scottish children’s charity through a recent fundraising campaign. The appeal invited members of the public to donate in order to assist children and families facing hardship across Scotland. The £42,000 raised will be used to fund[…]
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The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation is making a big move in the world of sustainability with a $100 million investment in green chemistry research. Spread over the next seven years, the initiative is aimed at rethinking how we make the chemical materials that touch nearly every part of our[…]
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Since 2010, the Allan H. Selig Award for Philanthropic Excellence has recognized the charitable initiatives of Major League Baseball (MLB) clubs. Named after former Commissioner Allan H. Selig, the award honors programs that demonstrate innovation, inclusion, and social responsibility. For 2024, five MLB clubs have been named finalists, each representing[…]
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Rachel Covey was a talented equestrian who passed away at the age of 21 after battling with severe depression for many years. Rachel, who was Stephen Covey’s granddaughter (author of several books, including “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People”), left behind a strong legacy. Since she loved horses and[…]
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Some celebrities really know how to have their priorities in place. Recently, while on tour, Justin Timberlake put his press tour on hold to meet one fan. Giana DiLascio, 13, has survived brain surgery and recently won concert tickets from a radio station. When Timberlake walked into the room where[…]
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Prizeo is making waves in the celebrity charity world. They are a start-up that is working with celebrities to create what they call “once-in-a-lifetime” experiences for the average person, while helping to raise money. As founder Bryan Baum explained, “The raffle structure is the best way to fundraise and collect[…]
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If you’re a fan of The Who, this might be your big chance to enjoy seeing them. CharityBuzz.com is auctioning off your chance to meet Pete Townshend and to get four great seats to The Who concert on February 21 in New York at the Nassau Coliseum. The auction benefits[…]
Read moreAutism Speaks recently held a brilliant year-end fundraising campaign. They offered supporters the chance to buy custom-recorded messages from celebrities like Tom Hanks, Ed Asner, Will Ferrell, Carrie Fisher, Derek Jeter, Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, Patrick Stewart, Betty White and Morgan Freeman. One of the fastest selling items, according to Marc[…]
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Sometimes, even if you have the time or money to dedicate towards helping others, you just don’t know where to begin. It’s ironic that we often end up doing nothing simply because we don’t have direction for our efforts. For people who are interested in improving educational opportunities for children[…]
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It’s nice to see some celebrities putting their money in the right place. On July 6, 2012, Will and Jada Pinkett Smith traveled to Ethiopia with charity:water. Their plan started in 2010 when, rather than having birthday presents that year, they donated money to charity:water. They asked their fans to[…]
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