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Generosity and philanthropy looks different in various cultures. In the USA, we see the prominence of institutional philanthropy through perennial organizations that are staffed for strategic effectiveness. We hear of them mentioned in the news, e.g. Gates Foundation, Pew Charitable Trust, or...
2018 marks the momentous occasion of the popular movie, Crazy Rich Asians. This romantic comedy (aka romcom) stands as a quality piece of entertainment, that also carries extra meaning for some Asians and Asian Americans. The movie serves as a good prompt...
I was wondering how long that $2M matching grant from the Gates Foundation lasted for today’s #givingtuesday on Facebook. With a $50k limit per nonprofit, 40 orgs could have used it all up in the first couple hours starting at 8:00am Eastern Time. The...
When I read articles and hear talks about being more generous, so much of those tends to be about giving away more money. And there’s a pressing need for that so that donations can fund and sustain the myriads of charitable and non-profit organizations. Sometimes these talks...
Today’s humongous $540 million jackpot for the Mega Millions lottery could really mess with someone’s or a group of someones’ finances. The odds are slightly better that several people will split the winning rather than one solitary person; even though it’s statistically...
I know we have so much here in affluent America, myself included, and recent downscaling has begun to show me a freedom from stuff, and I hope that’d be an enduring freedom that also translates into generosity. Generous Giving has the most...
Peter Drucker leaves behind an enormous legacy, way beyond being the father of modern management in the business world. He’s also left behind a profound contribution to the non-profit world, aka the emerging social sector. One of the organizations inspired by Drucker...
