Sep 03 Are Americans a stingy lot of people? By Christian Smith, Hilary Davidson Given the popularity of the Ice Bucket Challenge this summer, you might think Americans are a fairly generous group. Indeed, more than $100 million has been raised for the ALS Association. But although we enjoy, and benefit from, giving money… Continue reading
Nov 29 Watch Shields and Brooks on the pope’s critique of capitalism, Thanksgiving gratitude Shields and Brooks on papal critique of capitalism, Thanksgiving gratitude… Continue watching
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Oct 08 Watch Would lack of campaign donation limits unleash a new level of super-donors? Would lack of campaign donation limits unleash a new level of super-donors?… Continue watching
Sep 09 Watch Fight Over Gun Control in Colorado Draws National Attention to Recall Elections Fight Over Gun Control in Colorado Draws National Attention to Recall Elections… Continue watching
Apr 29 Watch Americans Run to Honor Victims of Boston Bombings Americans Run to Honor Victims of Boston Bombings… Continue watching
Dec 30 Watch Paul Newman’s Philanthropic Efforts Posthumously Hit $300 Million Milestone WNPR reporter John Dankosky narrates a Connecticut Public Television report on how legendary actor Paul Newman's charitable food company is still thriving after his 2008 death. The Newman's Own Foundation evolved into one of the most-recognizable celebrity-run charities and recently… Continue watching
Dec 30 Watch Charities Look to Social Media to Turn Friends Into Funders Americans are expected to have given roughly $300 billion in charitable donations in 2010 with individuals making up $220 billion of that. For a closer look at the role of social media in philanthropy and its limitations, Ray Suarez speaks… Continue watching
Sep 06 Watch Has Aid for Pakistan Flood Crisis Been Enough? Pakistan is struggling to assess the aftermath of its recent flood crisis, and may need more international aid. Jeffery Brown talks to philanthropy and humanitarian experts about whether the aid delivered so far has been enough. Continue watching
Jan 17 Watch Google Extends Its Reach Into World of Charitable Giving Google.org, the philanthropic division of Internet giant Google, Inc., announced plans Thursday to distribute $26 million in grants to support initiatives in a variety of fields, ranging from disaster prevention to renewable energy. Larry Brilliant, head of DotOrg, discusses the… Continue watching