189 posts tagged philanthropic

Tony Bennett will offer a tribute to Frank Sinatra on the 10th anniversary of the legendary entertainer’s death during the Sons of Italy Foundation (SIF) 20th anniversary gala in Washington, D.C. on May 22.Also, for the first time, chefs from eight leading Italian restaurants in D.C.

How many grand pianos does it take to make the Pacific Northwest a better place? Well, 10 is a nice round number. It’s also the number that popped into the mind of Portland-based recording artist and producer Michael Allen Harrison during a 2000 board meeting of his then-new philanthropic organization, the Snowman Foundation.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — As TV viewers saw on Oprah’s Big Give, it does not take a lot to make a difference in someone’s life. The Cultural Explorer, a San Francisco-based cultural and philanthropic tour company, shows travelers how easy it is to help others as they travel.

Overflowing with opportunities Does it seem to you that all the best opportunities have already been claimed? Actually, nothing could be further from the truth. There are more valuable opportunities available to you today than there have ever been before. And they grow more numerous with each passing moment.

It's important to know in life that no amount of money, no piece of ass or cash, no material or intrinsic thing is worth your piece of mind. This lesson is something that differentiates the women from the girls, the boys from the men....the devil works by the act of suggestion, he doesn't make you

This is my most recent On Philanthropy Column for the Financial Times. You can find an archive of past columns here. The Foundations of Tax-Efficient Giving By Sean Stannard-Stockton May 10, 2008: Link to original story on FT.com Many people think of charitable giving as an item in their annual budget, and measure it as a percentage of income.

Animal Haven Young Professionals' Committee: Info Session and Get Together Tuesday, May 20 6pm @ SoHo Park. Be there or you're in the doghouse!

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — As TV viewers saw on Oprah’s Big Give, it does not take a lot to make a difference in someone’s life. The Cultural Explorer, a San Francisco-based cultural and philanthropic tour company, shows travelers how easy it is to help others as they travel.

Actors Suriya and Jyotika are recently getting involved in a lot of philanthropic activities. These days, they are juggling with their new parenthood and careers, and still find time to continue their philanthropic activities. The couple has lately been very active with Agaram Foundation, started by actor Sivakumar.

Aid Begins to Trickle Into Myanmar, Despite Obstacles PND - Philanthropy News Digest Tue, 05/13/2008 - 00:00 Although $60 million in emergency relief assistance has been pledged by twenty-eight nations, the European Union, and philanthropic organizations, little of it has been allowed into the country....