England in the 19th century was, in many ways, a dark place. Society was not particularly fond of or kind to the poor and displaced. Not many citizens felt moved to help those in need, which allowed for those who did, to stand out all the more brightly among the dark...
When it comes to philanthropy, people have diverse opinions. Should companies always help, no matter what? Is it better to wait for financial comfort first? Do we even have to consider it? The business culture is the force that moves every company that no-one sees....
Millennials, also known as Generation Y, are defined as people who were born between 1980 and 1994. There are many stereotypes attached to that label, most notably having a lack of self-awareness combined with too much self-absorption, feelings of ennui, apathy, and...
Philanthropy has become a big part of modern-day business. Nowadays, it’s no longer a major headline to hear how companies are trying to help the world. Tech giants like Google are able to elicit big change through their foundation, and pharmaceutical companies like...
After a quarter of a century of marriage, founder and CEO of Amazon Jeff Bezos and his wife Mackenzie have divorced. Currently holding the titles of the richest man and third richest woman in the world, the two have agreed to an amicable split. They plan to continue...
Together with his wife, Tricia, Jeff Raikes founded the Raikes Foundation, a nonprofit organization that seeks to change how charities allocate the donations they receive. While each organization may have the best intentions in mind, giving available funds to...
