Jeff Bezos tweeted in June that he wanted short-term, high-impact ways to do social good.
An artificial intelligence platform put 46,000 suggestions to a vote, using a method inspired by how bees swarm.
Universal access to clean drinking water was the winner.
Continue reading… “A ‘human swarm’ has figured out where Jeff Bezos should donate his money”
The Chronicle of Philanthropy released its annual list of the top 50 philanthropists, showing that the tech industry now comprises roughly half of the top philanthropic giving in America. Continue reading… “Half of money given by top 50 U.S. donors from Tech elite”
Chuck Feeney
Chuck Feeney is a self-made billionaire who is an extreme philanthropist. He believes that charity shouldn’t go on forever and his fellow billionaires, from newly minted Silicon Valley entrepreneurs to Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, are learning from his example.
Employees at Intel, a semiconductor-chip-maker, recently devised a new chemistry process that reduced chemical waste by 900,000 gallons, saving $45 million annually. Another team developed a plan to reuse and optimize networking systems in offices, which cut energy costs by $22 million.
Continue reading… “Sustainability important in the battle for talent”
Futurist Thomas Frey: Former Citigroup Chairman Walter Wriston once said, “Capital goes where it’s welcome and stays where it’s well treated.”
Philanthropy has traditionally been the interface between wealth and need. It gives pride to the wealthy, give purpose to those without, and gives hope to the underprivileged.
Continue reading… “The Future of Philanthropy”
Everybody needs a little help every now and then. Give2gether is banking that non-profits want a little help from economic professors applying their years of study towards making online giving more efficient.
The site itself is similar to other philanthropy-enabling platforms like Kickstarter, Crowdrise or even Jumo. Non-profits can set up a page on give2gether and use it to share news and raise money…
Continue reading… “Is Give2gether a Google Analytics for Philanthropy?”
By delving into the futuring techniques of Futurist Thomas Frey, you’ll embark on an enlightening journey.
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