Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Philanthropy is more than just writing a check; it’s about creating a lasting impact by serving others. For entrepreneurs, integrating social good into the fabric of a business isn’t just noble — it’s a powerful way to build a sustainable company that resonates with employees, customers and … Read more
The billionaire Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson said younger generations should feel positive about the future — and that they can “achieve an enormous amount.” “Any of us who get ourselves into a position where we can make a difference, however small it is, just shouldn’t waste that position,” he said, speaking to CNBC’s Tania … Read more
In May, Melinda French Gates resigned as co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and announced that she was dedicating $1 billion over the next two years to women’s organizations. On Wednesday, part of that vision unfolded — French Gates launched Action for Women’s Health, a $250 million fund for non-profits supporting women’s mental … Read more
Craig Newmark, the 71-year-old retired founder of Craigslist, has four focus areas for philanthropy: military families and vets, cybersecurity, journalism, and pigeon rescue. On Wednesday, he pledged $100 million to support U.S. cybersecurity, bringing his total giving and pledges to $400 million since 2015. Craig Newmark. Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images According to the Wall … Read more
The unprecedented mental health crisis for children in the United States often surfaces where they spend much of their days: school. With that in mind, Google’s philanthropic arm is directly financing high school wellbeing projects on a classroom crowdfunding platform. Google.org on Monday flash funded all mental health-related listings on DonorsChoose, an online charity where … Read more
Mumbai: Philanthropy in India is evolving significantly, with ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNIs) playing an increasingly important role in solving problems and catalysing sustainable development, a report by Accelerate India Philanthropy (AIP) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) revealed. The report was based on interviews with 100 UHNIs, ensuring diverse representation across net worth, geographical location, source of … Read more
Even the most prominent business figures have felt imposter syndrome. Philanthropist Melinda French Gates sat down with Jay Shetty on the “On Purpose” podcast this week to talk about her career and personal life, namely moments where she’s had to find grace and embrace a sense of imperfections while on her journey. Related: Melinda French … Read more
Lauren Sánchez shared how she and fiancé Jeff Bezos approach philanthropy in a new interview — and she said that one thing “people don’t really know” about Bezos is that he put an 8-floor, 63,000-square-foot homeless shelter inside an Amazon office building in Seattle. The Hollywood Reporter released a conversation between Sánchez and Eva Longoria … Read more
Nigerian music star Tems has defeated gospel heavyweights Kirk Franklin, CeCe Winans and Maverick City to win the Dr. Bobby Jones “Best Gospel/Inspirational Award” at the 2024 BET Awards. The event was held on Sunday at the Peacock Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles. Traditionally dominated by gospel singers, the category saw a shift this year … Read more
George Soros is among the most successful investors in the world, popularly known as the man who broke the Bank of England. In 1992, he made a single-day profit of $1 billion from short-selling the British Pound. His philanthropic efforts saw him donate over $32 billion to charitable causes via the Open Society Foundations. Soros … Read more
