Searching for the Good in the Migrant & Refugee Crisis
On Thursday, September 24, 2015, Pope Francis addressed a joint session of the U.S. Congress for the first time in history, and made a “radical” statement about the dire circumstances that refugees are facing across the world — “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. Yes, that’s right, the Golden Rule…. CONTINUE READING >>
Partnering for Peace: Building Bridges and Burgers to Connect Cultures
We can all stop holding our breath — the much anticipated McWhopper is not going to happen.[1] The proposed jointly- created “peace burger” between Burger King and McDonald’s to celebrate the International Day of Peace on September 21st seems to have eluded us this time around– instead McDonald’s and Burger King… CONTINUE READING >>
Cross-Border Grant Making by Private Foundations
by JANE PEEBLES, J.D. As the world becomes increasingly globalized, international charitable giving by Americans has been steadily, and dramatically, increasing. Contributions by U.S. individuals and private foundations to fund charitable projects abroad are subject to complex tax rules. However, there are several of alternatives to effectuate international charitable giving while ensuring tax deductions… CONTINUE READING >>
From Baby Boom to Tech Boom: Exploring Generational Giving by High Net Worth Individuals
In the summer of 2010, two of the world’s most renowned self-made billionaires announced the formation of a long-speculated pact that sought to permanently alter the landscape of philanthropy. Led by Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, The Giving Pledge – as it has come to be known – is an open call to the world’s… CONTINUE READING >>
Migrant and Refugee Crisis
As the migrant crisis in Europe continues to escalate, we at CAF America are lending our support to charities that are actively seeking to mitigate the challenges faced by those affected. We have created a direct donation page where our donors have access to a list of organizations working on this issue that are eligible… CONTINUE READING >>
The “What” of Millennial Giving: The Rise of Social Media Giving
Honoring the International Day of Charity on September 5th, CAF America published an article last week titled “Generation G: The Millennials and How They Are Changing the Art of Giving”, which explores the giving habits of the three biggest generations: Baby Boomers, Generation X, and the Millennials. With a focus on the tools popular with … CONTINUE READING >>
Generation G: The Millennials and How They Are Changing the Art of Giving
A great deal has been written about how Millennials fit in (or don’t) with their Generation X and Baby Boomer co-workers. We’ve heard how they are often pegged as being entitled and distracted, and the lengths employers go to in order to keep them engaged. We have also seen, however, that Millennials – using the… CONTINUE READING >>
