2 research outputs found
Beyond Five Percent: The New Foundation Payout Menu
Looks at thirteen foundations and examines the ways in which their non-standard structures -- whether in the areas of lifespan, payout, or methods -- arise from their missions. Foundations can have an impact when they choose to increase their payout rate or limit their lifespan. While some of these profiled efforts are still in their early stages, the fact that these donors have looked at philanthropy through a new lens opens intriguing vistas
Atlantic Insights: Giving While Living
Written by journalist and philanthropy expert Heidi Waleson, the book explores Founder Charles "Chuck" Feeney's long-standing belief in "Giving While Living," the idea that people with wealth should use it during their lifetimes to help others. It also features other donors who have decided to devote the majority of their fortunes to philanthropy.For additional information: http://www.atlanticphilanthropies.org/news/new-book-explores-giving-while-living-approach-to-philanthropy