Without a doubt, the biggest event in philanthropy this year was the Giving Pledge, a commitment by 40 of the wealthiest Americans to give away at least half of their fortunes, about $600 billion.
Bryan answers this and nine other follow-up questions that will help readers understand the applications, benefits and nuances of this valuable management tool.
Boone Pickens had outsize ambitions when he donated $165 million to
transform athletics at his alma mater, Oklahoma State University, which had long played second string in football to the rival University of Oklahoma Sooners.
Warren E. Buffett’s plan to give away $37 billion to charity not only made him one of the most generous philanthropists, it helped him avoid one of the biggest personal tax bills in U.S. history.
For Dick Taylor, this is a busy time of year. As a senior executive at a major insurance
brokerage, he finds that year-end renewals keep him late in the office most nights.