Category: Philanthropy

  • Selfishly Generous: The Sham Of Philanthropy

    With rolling green hills and rivers, Davos looks like the Von Trapp familys paradise. Just a tiny village nestled in a Swiss valley, Davos is home to the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting. Each year, the worlds elite business, social, and political leaders  including the likes of Bill Gates, Angela Merkel, Al Gore, Matt…

  • The Future Of Fundraising And Philanthropy: What Will Successful Fundraising Look Like In 2030?

    Abstract In this paper, seven specific questions regarding the future of fundraising will be answered and discussed through outside research. Questions that will be discussed and answered include, Who will replace the Greatest Generation as the most generous benefactors? What ethical challenges will fundraisers face that are the same or different than today? What skills…

  • Philanthropy In A Global Context: The Langar

    The Gurdwara is a place where Sikhs will gather to worship the Guru Granth Sahib which is their form of holy book (Religions – Sikhism: The Gurdwara, 2009). The Gurdwara allows the Sikh community to learn spiritual wisdom, faith, ethics customs and traditions (Religions – Sikhism: The Gurdwara, 2009). Aside from its spiritual value, the…

  • How Can Philanthropy Change The World?

    Capitalism in the 21st century has resulted in dividing the rich and the poor. A majority of the population falls under the working class and sustain on either daily wages or monthly. Philanthropy is an idea which could help the rich make efforts to ensure the wellness of the poor. Over the years many philanthropists…