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philanthropy2 years ago

MacKenzie Scott's Generosity: Over $2 Billion Donated to Charities in a Year

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $2.15 billion to 360 organizations over the past year, with causes ranging from Asian American journalists to rural communities in India. Scott's team has donated over $3.8 billion to 465 organizations in 2022, including $436 million to Habitat for Humanity and $84.5 million to Girl Scouts of the USA. Known for surprise donations, Scott, who helped build Amazon, has a net worth of $33.7 billion.

via CNN|
#charities#donations#giving
lifestyle2 years ago

Sharing is Caring: Neighborly Giving Made Easy with Buy Nothing Website

The author reflects on their experiences with the Buy Nothing Project, an online gifting hub where people offer up unwanted items to their neighbors. They explore the motivations behind browsing and giving, the absurdity of some of the items exchanged, and the value of the online interactions themselves. The author contemplates the significance of their own contributions and the impact of the gifting community, while also pondering the roughness of their chipped tooth and the unmet needs of their dog.

via The New York Times|
#buy-nothing#community#giving
philanthropy2 years ago

The Philanthropic Journey of Chuck Feeney: From Fortune to Giving

Charles Feeney, the billionaire who made his fortune in duty-free shops and technology start-ups, has passed away at the age of 92. Feeney gained recognition for his commitment to giving away almost all of his $8 billion fortune to charitable causes. He lived a modest life, selling his luxurious possessions and giving up his extravagant lifestyle. Feeney's philanthropic efforts were often anonymous, with his donations going to universities, medical institutions, human rights groups, and peace initiatives around the world. He was hailed as a role model for giving while living and his generosity inspired other billionaires like Bill Gates and Warren Buffett.

via The New York Times|
#atlantic-philanthropies#charles-feeney#donations
social-mediaphilanthropy2 years ago

Revolutionizing Philanthropy: Roar Social's Gamified Giving Experience

Roar Social, a new platform at the intersection of social media and philanthropy, has launched its app in beta, aiming to engage Gen Z and young Millennials in supporting social causes. Users select a cause from a range of options and all their posts are tagged with the corresponding icon. Instead of 'likes,' users tap a small cartoon pig to automatically donate a penny to the cause through Roar Social's proprietary Roar Giving Wallet technology. The platform plans to allow users to direct donations to specific charitable organizations in the future. Roar Social has raised over $10 million in seed capital and has attracted a team of talent from major tech companies.

via Deadline|
#gen-z#giving#philanthropy
travel2 years ago

Ending Hotel Guest Shaming for Not Donating to Charity

Hotels should stop shaming guests into making charitable donations during their stay. Many hotels add on a charitable donation to guest folios on an opt-out basis, creating an awkward situation where guests have to expressly ask to have the donation removed. Small donations made through hotels may not have a significant impact, and it is difficult to determine if the full amount collected is actually given to the charity. Instead, individuals are encouraged to focus their giving, give a percentage of their income, and consider giving appreciated assets. It is also suggested to give to causes and charities that engage them over time, rather than making one-off donations. Additionally, picking unpopular causes and supporting individuals directly can make a meaningful difference. Hotels can still encourage donations through QR codes and signs, but should allow guests to easily remove the charges themselves if they choose not to donate.

via View from the Wing|
#charitable-donations#giving#hotels