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Tag Archives: Philanthropy
Super-Rich Are Appalling!
Has the GFC made rich people mean and stingy? So says Dick Smith…Is his argument reasonable? What do you think: Should the rich give more money because there are people living in extreme poverty? Here is what Dick Smith had to … Continue reading
Posted in Charity, Dick Smith, Super-Rich
Tagged Charitable organization, Donation, Philanthropy
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The democratisation of philanthropy
Katherine Fulton speaks from the heart in this inspiring TED Talk about re-perceiving philanthropy. I heard Katherine speak in San Francisco in 2008 and she was just as inspiring. Is there “a wrong side of philanthropy?” Is it time to … Continue reading
Posted in Katherine Fulton, Philanthropy, TED
Tagged David Suzuki, Katherine Fulton, Philanthropy
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What is charity?
When I mention what I am doing through the 10 City Bridge Run to many people, often the response is “are you doing that for charity?” We have corrupted and confused the meaning of the word charity by have too … Continue reading
Posted in Charity, Greed, Philanthropy
Tagged Charity, Philanthropy, Social enterprise
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Philanthropy at work
The 10 City Bridge Run is philanthropy at work. Philanthropy doesn’t mean Not-For-Proft. It means doing good in the interests of others. Please sponsor the book “Above the Line” for $24 and help make a difference to poverty in our … Continue reading
Posted in Awareness, Philanthropy, Sponsor
Tagged Development, Philanthropy, Poverty
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The Double Bottom Line
Check out this video circulating about social enterprise with a case study of D.Light Design. Well articulated and presented. Social Alchemy is a social business, also known as a social enterprise. But what is in a name? All too easy … Continue reading
