William Coleman Philanthropy...
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Founder and currently the Chief Executive Officer of Cassat Corporation, William T. Coleman III is a bearer of hope for many in Colorado. The 61-year old former Chairman and CEO (1995-2001) of BEA Systems Incorporated in San Jose, California was also a co-founder of the global software company that...
Mouli Cohen on Philanthropy...
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Mouli Cohen, philanthropist and technology entrepreneur, shares his thoughts about philanthropy and business....
Philip Knight Philanthropy...
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Philip Hampson Knight, co-founder of Nike, Inc. built the company along with track coach at Bill Bowerman to carry out a plan he developed while taking his masters degree at Stanford University. The plan was to make low-cost running shoes in Japan and sell them in the United States. It became a reality when...
Barbra Streisand Philanthropy...
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In the American entertainment industry, Barbara Streisand is an icon. Possessing a strong character and exceptional versatility, she is well-known as a singer, composer, film producer, and director. Having sold over 71 million albums worldwide, her popularity is said to be comparable only to Elvis Presley in...
Women and Philanthropy Forum at GW, Apri...
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The Women in Philanthropy Forum brought together prominent women philanthropists to discuss the scope and impact of women’s wealth, and to highlight the social and economic change driven by women’s...
Carlos Slim Helu Philanthropy...
At age 69, Carlos Slim Helu has made a huge impact on the Telecommunications Industry in Mexico and Latin America. Owning a telecommunications conglomerate and two mobile network operators, Slim was named the third wealthiest person in the world with an estimated net worth of $35 billion from investments....
Bono Philanthropy...
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Paul David Hewson was born May 10, 1960 in Dublin, Ireland. Popularly known as “Bono,” he is the lead vocals of U2, one of the most influential and renowned rock band in the 21st century. Bono is admired both within and outside of the music industry.
As a rock star, his music with U2 has earned him...
Laura Bush Philanthropy...
From 2001 to 2009, Laura Lane Welch Bush was the First Lady of the United States. Born on November 4, 1946, she is the wife of George W. Bush, the 43rd United States president. Laura Bush is the only child of Jenna Hawkins and Harold Welch.
Born and raised in Midland, Texas, Laura Bush was encouraged by her...
Helen Kimmel Philanthropy...
Martin S. Kimmel, co-founder of the New Hyde Park, New York real estate development firm Kimco Realty Corporation, left his wife Helen L. Kimmel a strong legacy of philanthropy. Now, with her generous $156.5 million in total commitments for 2008 alone, she has risen to rank as the 12th in The Philanthropy...
The Frugal Philanthropist...
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Steve Hartman speaks to 78-year-old Paul Navone, whose recent philanthropy was made possibly by a lifetime of working for no more than $11 per hour....