Let’s set back the clock for a moment: Think Carnegie. Major philanthropists for generations were lauded for bequeathing massive gifts to...
How NextGen Donors are Disrupting Philanthropy
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Less than Half of American Households Donate to Charity: Here’s Why
Originally Published - Benevolent Vision The overall haul for US charitable donations has increased consistently over the decades, with recent years...
Climate Change’s Impact on the Next Generation of Businesses
Climate change is more than a futuristic environmental problem; it is also something that can affect your family business. The world’s climate is...
California Community Foundation – COVID-19 LA County Response Fund
The California Community Foundation (CCF) was started in 1915 and ranks among the top 100 foundations in the nation by asset size and total giving....
Poll of the Day: Volunteering
What’s your company’s policy on volunteering?
Achieving Philanthropic Goals When Selling a Business
(Written by Jeffrey D. Haskell, Douglas M. Mancino for WealthManagement.com) The sale of a family business often represents the culmination...
Family Businesses Giving Back: Anton’s Cleaners Establishes Caring Partners Inc.
A third generation of Anton’s Cleaners currently operates 43 locations throughout Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. Charles A. Anton,...
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