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Giving: Motivation for Philanthropy

A special section

A special section

Highlights

  1. Giving Special Section

    For Today’s Giver, ‘Robo-Advisers’ Streamline Philanthropy

    A new wave of digital platforms that automate and streamline the donation process do much of the work for those looking to give by screening thousands of charities.

    By John F. Wasik

     

  2. Giving Special Section

    Donors to Veterans’ Causes Face Crowded Field of Charities

    Making sure contributions ultimately serve the needs of veterans requires due diligence as well as altruism.

    By Michael S. Schmidt and Nicholas Fandos

     

  3. Giving Special Section

    Disgraced Hedge Fund Manager Focuses on Aiding Veterans

    Prohibited from managing clients’ money, Steven Cohen, the hedge fund investor, turns to helping men and women who have served their country.

    By Paul Sullivan

     

  4. Giving Special Section

    Art Museums Are Looking for That Next Big Gift

    Museums are honing their strategies as a new generation of art collectors succeed the deep-pocketed, like bankers, hedge fund managers and high-tech moguls.

    By Elizabeth Olson

     

  5. Giving Special Section

    Donations to Religious Institutions Fall as Values Change

    Fewer people identify with a religious group, and others may withhold donations over ideological differences.

    By Alina Tugend

     

  6. Giving Special Section

    Charity That Begins With Spaghetti Sauce

    The actor Paul Newman’s charitable acts inspired other celebrities to become involved in philanthropy.

    By Janet Morrissey

     

  7. Giving Special Section

    Medical Charities Once Advised on Coping With a Disease. Now They Try to Cure It.

    Propelled by genome sequencing and social media, thousands of charities have sprung up to finance, coordinate and oversee research for cures.

    By Gardiner Harris