Two days after arriving at Stanford University, I found my way to the School of Education by the clock tower at the heart of campus. As a visiting practitioner I...
For over ten years pet owners have enjoyed more freedom and rights across Europe than philanthropic donors and charitable foundations do, and this year these rights have been further enhanced...
1. In Imperial China, before the communists did away with personal wealth, the wealthiest families who were landlords or warlords were expected, and usually did, take care of the poor...
There are 12,957 charitable foundations registered in Switzerland as of the end of 2012. This represents one foundation for every 650th Swiss citizen. The country is well recognized for its...
2013 Next Generation of Canadian Giving uncovers the preferred giving and communication channels of four generations of Canadian donors: Generation Y (18-32); Generation X (33-48); Baby Boomers...
A global study from Forbes Insights, supported by Credit Suisse, entitled "Alleviating Global Poverty: Catalysts of Change" follows the second annual Forbes 400 Summit on Philanthropy and finds desire for...
On President Barack Obama’s recent visit to the continent, he announced a new $7bn (£4.61bn) 'Power Africa' initiative in Tanzania. Nigerian philanthropist Tony Elumelu attended the launch and...
Total charitable giving in the US rose for the third consecutive year, according to Giving USA’s latest annual report. The amount given by individuals, foundations, estates and corporations in 2012...