Philanthropy

Philanthropy is more than just a kind act of charity. It is also a way of preserving for future generations a hope and possibility that has been envisioned by a benefactor. Hope for the future is one of the most characteristic human traits. It is a way of attempting to shape future consciousnesses. Memorial plaques and donor walls commemorate the plans for the future from the perspective of the present, reminding the future generations of this plan, and hopefully inspiring them to live in...Read Full Story

LOS ALTOS, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Luminis Consulting has developed a blog: Business That Cares, that focuses on innovative ideas in business and corporate philanthropy. This blog was launched to reflect the new direction of Luminis Consulting in helping companies develop strategic philanthropy, corporate community relations and employee volunteer programs. Business That Cares in addition to its focus on business and corporate philanthropy covers related topics such as CSR (corporate...Read Full Story

Christina Vescovo, Engie Hassan, Wendy Levene-Goldberg, Iman Hussein, Marcy Clark By Christina Vescovo NYRP Junior Board Member, Real Estate Professional and Women’s Mafia member “It is wonderful to see a person contributing to society as an individual human being, regardless of social position or importance.” Raisa Gorbachev, fundraiser and philosopher, (1932-1999) I was so inspired by the new friendships and the beautiful EngieStyle looks that sprouted in “Once Upon a Time.” It is...Read Full Story

  Christy Molasky I was only able to stay at the opening of the Ruvo Center for an hour or so, because from there I had to race to the opposite corner of town for the IMAGINE Concert being given by Opportunity Village at their Ralph & Betty Engelstad Campus .  A fun and colorful affair, the highlight was the concert chock-full of local peeps, including Christy Molasky , Jodi Fonfa , Renee Hale , Janie and Jeff Gale , Cari Marshall , Paul Lowden , Barbara Molasky , Marsha Miller Schaul...Read Full Story

83% of Americans give annually to charity. Charitable giving is clearly an integral part of the culture of successful families in this country. While Americans are generous with their giving, they are often giving inefficiently from a tax perspective. Families could be saving significant dollars by donating securities or assets with long-term appreciation to charity or to a donor advised fund (DAF) instead of contributing cash directly to charities (which is more typical). Donor advised funds...Read Full Story

The Grand Opening of the Frank Gehry -designed Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health took place on Saturday night, and while I was only able to be present for the first hour or so (it was the first of four stops on my schedule, that night), it was something I just couldn’t miss.  I mean, people talk about determination, but the never-quit attitude displayed by Larry Ruvo since the thought of the building that bears his late father’s name was just a kernel of an idea, sometime in...Read Full Story

I’ve been deluged with telephone calls, voicemails and e-mails for the past week or so from many of the more active members of the Las Vegas philanthropic and social communities.  Everyone, it seems, is all a-flutter because two of the city’s most popular and well-supported organizations are holding big events on the same night, at the same time.  Adding to the mishegas , the two events are being held on opposite sides of town.   Here’s the skinny:  this Saturday (May 22nd), from 6pm to 10pm...Read Full Story