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World's Richest Man Unveils $34M Museum

Billionaire Carlos Slim, the world's richest man, gives a sneak peek tonight at his new Soumaya Museum in Mexico City, representing one of his biggest gifts to the art and museum worlds.

Big-Ticket Philanthropy Under Pressure

Despite the hype around Bill Gates and Warren Buffett's Giving Pledge last year, the 50 biggest private donors in the U.S. gave less in 2010 than in any year since 2000. 

New Tax Rules Make Big Gifts Appealing

New tax rules in 2011 will make it very worthwhile for some people to give big gifts to friends or family.

More BIllionaires Join Charity Drive

Facebook Inc. founder Mark Zuckerberg and 16 other agreed to give most of their fortunes to charity, joining a pledge started by billionaires Warren Buffett and Bill Gates.

Fidelity Donor-Advised Fund Program Adds Alternatives To Mix

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The Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund today said it has broadened investment options in the donor-advised fund program to include alternative investments.

One Way To Get New Clients

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Here's a way that an investment advisor looking to build her client base might reach out to charities and get their portfolios to manage.

Unethical Investing By Charities

by Ron Robins

Most people believe charities must invest ethically and in ways that further the charities' goals, but that often doesn't happen.

Wealthy Attracted To Impact Investing

by Bruce W. Fraser

Investors and financial advisors looking for a way to achieve social and environmental impact, as well as financial reward, might want to consider impact investing.

Younger Clients More Interested In SRI

by Eleanor O'Sullivan

Financial advisors who want to attract and retain younger investors may want to have their SRI ducks in a row.

Charities Cope With Tough Times

During these tough times, charities are having to think creatively to maintain the flow of donations.

Schwab Charitable Broadens Investment Options

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Schwab Charitable, a donor-advised fund founded by Charles Schwab & Co., announced recently that it expanded the number of investment options for its Charitable Gift Accounts. 

Financial Advisors And Foundations

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The economic crisis is creating enormous challenges for foundations. The questions for financial advisors are: Can you help them, and as a result, convert them into your clients?

ING Program Gives Girls Investing Experience, Scholarships

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The ING Foundation and Girls Inc. have launched a program to give girls investing experience while allowing them to keep ...

Ultra-Affluent: Green Ways To Give

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More wealthy clients want to contribute to projects that help the environment.

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