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Donor-advised funds: A controversial form of charity
by
Noel King
Apr 29, 2014
They're a growing method of giving, but they're not without critics.
College philanthropy hits new high
by
Amy Scott
Feb 12, 2014
Donations to higher ed reached $33.8 billion in 2013.
Who are the biggest givers? And where do they get the money?
by
Noel King
Feb 10, 2014
And what are they giving to?
Why do big donors give away millions?
by
Noel King
Dec 12, 2013
Recognition and peer pressure can motivate some. But donors -- and fundraisers -- say most people don't give millions unless they really care about the cause.
Peter and Jennifer Buffett: Questioning parts of the philanthropy business
Dec 11, 2013
Warren Buffett's son Peter and his wife Jennifer wife talk about their ideas on philanthropy.
Philanthropy's edge: Innovation and a long time horizon
by
Noel King
Dec 10, 2013
Philanthropists say they can take risks that government just can't -- which helps them tackle the root causes of big problems.
What's wrong with giving money away? Even generosity has critics
by
Noel King
Dec 10, 2013
Each year, Americans give away billions of dollars. Some of those donations, particularly the large ones, come in for criticism.
For public good, not for profit.
The realities -- and pitfalls -- of giving away money
by
Sean Cole
Dec 10, 2013
One philanthropist passes on lessons she's learned, including the risks of "following your passion" without doing your homework
The roots -- and some results -- of the charitable tax deduction
by
Krissy Clark
Dec 9, 2013
The tax break for charitable deductions reflects American attitudes about government, and about the best way to help others.
Charitable foundations aren't just for the über-rich
by
Sean Cole
Dec 9, 2013
There are some 80,000 private charitable foundations operating in the U.S. today, and you don't have to be crazy rich to launch a one.