July132010
Volunteerism Rises in U.S. »
“Women largely contributed to the jump in volunteers. In 2009, 36.7 million women volunteered, up 1.2 million from 2008. More blacks also gave their time.
Americans overall set aside 8.1 billion hours to lend a hand, with the typical volunteer donating about 52 hours for the year.”
Tags: /charity
June162010
Gates, Buffett Pushing to Revolutionize Philanthropy By the Rich »
“Gates and Buffett started what can be called the biggest fundraising drive in history. They’d welcome donors of any kind. But their direct target is billionaires, whom the two men wish to see greatly raise the amounts they give to charities, of any and all kinds….They are driving to get the super-rich, starting with the Forbes list of the 400 wealthiest Americans, to pledge — literally pledge — at least 50% of their net worth to charity during their lifetimes or at death.”
Tags: /charity /compassion
