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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Second-Generation Family Business Legacy: John Furner’s Historic Rise to Lead Walmart
MikeMozartJeepersMedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons Walmart's Board of Directors has named John Furner as the company's next President and CEO, succeeding Doug McMillon on February 1, 2026. This appointment marks a remarkable milestone in corporate America:...
Dynasty – Big Shoulder Pads, Big Family Business Conflicts
Family businesses make great television because they combine family conflict with financial and power struggles, making every choice feel intensely personal. They also provide a natural structure for long-running stories because relatives are bound together by...
Rob Reiner – balancing privilege vs. expectations in his art and life
The shocking killings of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner by their son, Nick, continue to reverberate throughout the country. The tragedy is a reminder of the dark side of privilege for celebrity NxtGens who must manage their families’ expectations, their own...
“Proud Mary” – one song, two dysfunctional family singing groups
A song cover is a new performance or recording of a song that was successfully performed by another artist. The power of a great song cover is that it introduces the song to a new audience by transforming the song’s emotion or style. Some of the most iconic covers...
