The Giving Pledge Highlight: David Rubenstein

David Rubenstein has a hefty $3.1 billion fortune thanks to his financial success in the world of private equity. He started the Carlyle Group — which is one of the largest private equity firms in the world — and is now known for his financial insights and...

Charity For Gamers

Children are meant to be able to exert their energy in constant activity. The average child can never sit still, has a short attention span and needs constant cognitive stimulation. For those who are sick in hospital beds, this becomes very difficult for them. Being...

Intersection of Business and Good Nature

Toms Shoes was a bold step in the right direction as far as for-profit companies coupling with a philanthropic alter-ego. The adoption of the buy one, donate one business plan has sparked a movement in consumers fashion choices as of late. It also provides a piece of...

Zuckerberg and Wife are the Biggest Donors to Charity in 2013

Mark Zuckerberg, founder of the social networking site Facebook, and his wife, Priscilla Chan, donated $992.2 million to the Silicon Valley Community Foundation in Mountain View.  The donation granted the couple the top spot among the most generous Americans in 2013. ...