Philanthropy

May, 2 2012

Impact Investing for the Rest of Us

You don't have to be Bill Gates to make a difference as a social entrepreneur. Here's how Ron Cordes uses the financial empire he built to help others.

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August, 30 2011

Stonyfield Founder Finally Profits So He Can Give It Away

Gary Hirshberg's quest has been to make his yogurt company successful enough to start giving back.
July, 26 2011

John Kerry Training for Cancer Bike-a-Thon

The 67-year-old senator will test his new hips, replaced two years ago, during 110-mile ride.
May, 24 2011

Homeless Advocate Has Walked More Than a Mile in Their Shoes

This Portland woman hoofed it from Canada to Mexico to raise awareness about the nation's homeless population.
May, 9 2011

A Devastating Injury Spawns New Role for TV Anchor and Wife

Lee Woodruff talks about how husband Bob Woodruff's injury in Iraq was a defining moment for her family -- and led to a second act helping vets combat brain injuries.
April, 29 2011

Hot Topics: Boomers Say Age Isn't an Issue at the Office

Also in the news: Dionne Warwick sues over a musical featuring her as a character and Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul reunite on Fox's "The X Factor."
April, 18 2011

Buy One, Give One to Someone in Need

These six companies have woven philanthropy into the fabric of their enterprises.
April, 11 2011

Help These Empty Nesters Choose Their Next Road Trip

Silvana and Allan Clark crisscrossed the country donating shoes to nonprofits. Now they want suggestions for planning an encore.
March, 28 2011

Salvaging Haiti's Culture

Museum curator Cori Wegener is using her art and military backgrounds to rescue the island nation's lost treasures.
March, 16 2011

What You Can Do to Help Japan

Here are 11 groups providing on-the-ground relief to disaster victims.
January, 25 2011

Small-Scale Do-Gooders Help Others Give, Too

A pair of boomer entrepreneurs makes a difference with philanthropic website GetMilkshake.com.
December, 9 2010

Case, Milken, Icahn, Others Pledge to Donate Billions


November, 30 2010

Savvy Charitable Giving: 6 Dos and Don'ts

How to Give Wisely Without Getting Ripped Off
November, 10 2010

Paul Newman's Legacy Foundation Reaches a Major Milestone


September, 20 2010

Michael Kinsley Calls Out Boomers, But Offers Checkbook Fix


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