THE WORLD'S GREATEST PHILANTHROPISTS

A big heart is a good guide, even for billionaires

Success is the beginning of a cycle that generosity completes. The best in business know this and act on it, and we bring you their reasons.

2014

India's second freedom movement
A private equity maven explains why improved the education quality is the key to reform and philanthropy in India
Ashish Dhawan - July 19, 2014
Bridging the giving gap
A former investment banking couple explains why NGOs and philanthropists need to sit down and chat once in a while
Neera Nundy & Deval Sanghavi - July 19, 2014
Humata, Hukhta, Hvarshta
The Zoroastrian philosophy of “good thoughts, good words, good deeds” has been the raison d’être for the Tata trust
V Keshavdev - July 19, 2014
A class apart
The Azim Premji Foundation helps building teacher capabilities, especially in government-run schools in India
N Mahalakshmi - July 19, 2014
I am the trustee of my wealth, not its owner
Azim Premji explains why giving is all about having the right mindset
N Mahalakshmi - July 19, 2014
The shape of things to come
While India's wealthy have done their bit for many years, philanthropy in the true sense is only taking form now
V Keshavdev - July 19, 2014
A smile pandemic
The initiatives of the Surat municipal body backed by The Rockefeller Foundation have led to a pleasurable outcome
Rajesh Padmashali - July 19, 2014
"We're Living In A Time When Many Great Innovations And Opportunities Exist, Yet
David Rockefeller Jr. on his family’s enduring philanthropic legacy
Rajesh Padmashali - July 19, 2014
The retail philanthropist
Meet Warren Buffett's elder sister, Doris. She helps those who have had bad luck, not those who make bad choices
N Mahalakshmi - July 19, 2014
Four hearts and a beautiful mind
Warren and Susan Buffett brought up their children with a commitment to share their fortune with the less fortunate
N Mahalakshmi - July 19, 2014
The ovarian lottery
An extract of Story 6 from Forty Chances, this chapter summarises the genesis of the Buffett family's philanthropy
July 19, 2014
"In Philanthropy, If It Is An Easy Pitch, It Has Already Been Taken Care Of"
Warren Buffett on why giving is more rational than hoarding
N Mahalakshmi
& Rajesh Padmashali - July 19, 2014
Levelling the playing field
What the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has set out to do is audacious but worthy
Rajesh Padmashali - July 19, 2014
The 'giving while living' superhero
Chuck Feeney not only donated all his wealth in his own lifetime, but also leads a life of disarming simplicity
N Mahalakshmi - July 19, 2014
"We Are Willing To Take Risks That Governments Typically Don't"
Bill Gates is among the handful of colossi who want to leave behind a much better planet than they found it
N Mahalakshmi
& Rajesh Padmashali - July 19, 2014
I am happy when the underdog makes it up to the top
The man who anonymously gave away his multi-billion dollar fortune explains his approach to philanthropy
N Mahalakshmi - July 19, 2014
Giving all they can
They may have different styles and priorities, but new-age philanthropists have their hearts in the right place
Rajesh Padmashali - July 19, 2014
Giving it all
A handful of business titans have taken giving to a whole new level
N Mahalakshmi - July 19, 2014

The World's Greatest Philanthropists

A big heart is a good guide, even for billionaires

Ashish Dhawan - July 19, 2014

Neera Nundy & Deval Sanghavi - July 19, 2014

V Keshavdev - July 19, 2014

N Mahalakshmi - July 19, 2014

N Mahalakshmi - July 19, 2014

V Keshavdev - July 19, 2014

Rajesh Padmashali - July 19, 2014

Rajesh Padmashali - July 19, 2014

N Mahalakshmi - July 19, 2014

N Mahalakshmi - July 19, 2014

July 19, 2014

N Mahalakshmi

& Rajesh Padmashali - July 19, 2014

Rajesh Padmashali - July 19, 2014

N Mahalakshmi - July 19, 2014

N Mahalakshmi

& Rajesh Padmashali - July 19, 2014

N Mahalakshmi - July 19, 2014

Rajesh Padmashali - July 19, 2014

N Mahalakshmi - July 19, 2014

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