Results List
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Giving Circles Change Donors' Giving in Positive and Significant Ways
Source: Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers
The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers, and the Aspen Institute are Atlantic grantees. OMAHADonors say they give more, give more strategically, and are more knowledgeable about nonprofit organizations and problems in their communities when they participate in…
Resource type: News
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Former Billionaire Chuck Feeney, Philanthropist Who Pioneered Giving While Living, Has Died At Age 92
Source: Forbes
[caption id="attachment_83461" align="aligncenter" width="768"] Charles "Chuck" Feeney David Cantwell © Provided by Forbes[/caption] Charles “Chuck” Feeney, who cofounded retailer Duty Free Shoppers, became a billionaire and donated much of his fortune anonymously—leading Forbes to dub him the James Bond of philanthropy—has died at age 92,…
Resource type: News
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Where the Billions Will Go
Source: The Daily Beast
By Tom Watson. The pledge by Warren Buffett, Bill and Melinda Gates, and other billionaires to give away large parts of their fortunes leaves a question: Where will the money go?There's a new solicitor general in this country and his name is Warren Buffett. Who…
Resource type: News
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Giving While Living: Chuck Feeney’s Role in This World
Source: Daily Maverick
The term “Giving While Living” is globally associated with Chuck Feeney, the Founding Chair of The Atlantic Philanthropies, a major international philanthropic foundation. He is the “anonymous donor”, a man who lives to give away billions. [caption id="attachment_79484" align="alignnone" width="849"] Photo: Charles Feeney –…
Resource type: News
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Donating, With Care
Source: Washington Post
Now More Cautious, Some Are Keeping Philanthropy Closer to Home Donating, With Care Now More Cautious, Some Are Keeping Philanthropy Closer to Home By Kathleen Day Washington Post Staff Writer Sunday, November 19, 2006; F01 Americans give generously, but that charitable spirit recently has been…
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The Crucial Role of Philanthropy in the Republic of Ireland
The Republic of Ireland needs more philanthropists, who in turn can make a lasting difference in their country, said Colin McCrea, Senior Vice President at The Atlantic Philanthropies, in this speech at the Dublin City University Leadership Circle Dinner. Introduction Ladies and Gentlemen, President Ferdinand…
Resource type: Speech
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Philanthropy Roundtable Pays Tribute to Charles (Chuck) Feeney
Source: Philanthropy Roundtable
Joanne Florino The notion of spending much of one’s fortune while living is a concept briskly taking hold in philanthropic circles around the globe. Giving away money fast—to do good right now—is an idea championed by some of the most high-impact, high-net-worth donors of the…
Resource type: News
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‘Feeney Way’ officially unveiled on donor’s 90th birthday
Source: Cornell Chronicle
By Joe Wilensky Today, April 23, 2021, marks both the 90th birthday of Charles F. “Chuck” Feeney ’56 and the official unveiling of Feeney Way on Cornell’s Ithaca campus, honoring the man who has been called the university’s “third founder.” Feeney, the founding chairman of…
Resource type: News
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Rich man? No, a poor man
Source: The Irish Independent
Original Source By Susan Daly The great philanthropist Andrew Carnegie once said that inheriting a fortune was a curse. Cast one eye over the troubled offspring of assorted rock stars, billionaires and celebrities and Carnegie's words ring true today. Now a new generation of Daddy…
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Next-Gen Givers
Source: Barrons
Generous Gen-Xers are putting their own spin on charitable giving, combining their desire to achieve with their desire to do good. Original Source By SUZANNE MCGEE THE STORY IN PHILANTHROPY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON is becoming all too familiar. Individuals, foundations and corporations are all scaling…
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