Citigroup’s CEO Offers His Philanthropy Philosophy
Vikram S. Pandit, chief executive of Citigroup, explains his views on corporate philanthropy and how his company plans to give.
By Caroline Preston
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Clinton Gathering Closes In New York
Former President Bill Clinton’s annual philanthropy meeting wrapped up Thursday in New York, with appearances from President Obama, Michelle Obama, and Bill Gates.
By Caroline Preston
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Facebook’s CEO Gives $100-Million to Fix Schools
The first major charitable commitment by Mark Zuckerberg, a founder of the popular social network, will help Newark, N.J., improve its public schools.
By Maria Di Mento and Caroline Preston
Clinton Event Produces Support for Road Safety, Clean Water, and Other Global Issues
Road safety, water issues, and religious tolerance drew pledges yesterday from some of the 1,300 business, government, and nonprofit leaders who are participating in this year’s Clinton Global Initiative. Plus: The United Nations is starting a $40-bilion effort to reduce deaths among women and children in the developing world.
By Caroline Preston
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Do Donors Really Want More Data?
Some charities may be mistaken in aiming for supporters’ heads rather than their hearts, says one expert.
By Caroline Preston
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Success Brings a New Challenge for Global Health Groups
Now that nonprofits have helped battle diseases like malaria and AIDS, charities and donors are under pressure to pay attention to the growing threat of illnesses like cancer and heart disease.
By Caroline Preston
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Peace in Sudan and Liberia, noninfectious diseases, and efforts to assess the performance of organizations that offer small loans to the poor were among the causes that drew pledges yesterday at the Clinton Global Initiative.
By Caroline Preston
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Omidyar Network Pledges $55-Million For Government Transparency, Anti-Poverty Efforts
A three-year pledge by the Omidyar Network, the philanthropy started by the eBay founder Pierre Omidyar, will invest in technology that will share information about how people are governed and will help people rise out of poverty.
By Caroline Preston
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Disasters in Haiti, Pakistan, Gulf Coast Draw Pledges at Clinton Event
Nearly 300 new commitments, valued at a total of $6-billion and largely focused on aiding recovery from environmental disasters, are slated to be announced today at the opening day of the Clinton Global Intiative, according to former President Bill Clinton, who welcomed guests to his annual philanthropy gathering in New York.
By Caroline Preston
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Clinton Philanthropy Gathering Opens in New York
Former President Bill Clinton’s annual philanthropy gathering opened this morning in New York, with speakers slated to include President Obama, Bill and Melinda Gates, Google CEO Eric Schmidt, and Partners in Health co-founder Paul Farmer.
By Caroline Preston
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