Impact

IMPACT

IMPACTS

Philanthropists with Big Impact

Giving that is hands-on, savvy, proactive, transformational

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IMPACTS

Philanthropists with Big Impact

In the portfolio of striking photographs that follow, we meet some of the beneficiaries of the “class” of 2019’s philanthropy, and we can read a bit of their remarkable stories in their own words.

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Bringing Sesame Street to Life

The beginning of the iconic children’s program Sesame Street can be traced to an apartment in Manhattan’s Gramercy Park.

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Protecting the Right to Vote

Democracy is precious. It means everyone’s voice being heard. Sometimes, that simple concept is lost, however.

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FORGING THE FUTURE

Advancing Global Peace: Hillary Clinton and William J. Burns in Conversation

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FORGING THE FUTURE

A Celebration of Heroes in Pittsburgh

The four Pittsburgh-based Carnegie institutions came together recently in the Steel City to mark a special milestone in the history of civilian acts of heroism.

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A Legacy That Defines a City: Pittsburgh

A century after his death, Andrew Carnegie remains an integral part of Pittsburgh.

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Andrew Carnegie — Peacenik?

Five questions for master biographer David Nasaw

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GIVING HERO

Small Gift, Big Giver

Of all the donations Vartan Gregorian has received in his years of serving great institutions, one stands out in his memory.

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GIVING HERO

Guns, Grief, and Giving

Davidson and Davidchen Joseph were biking to karate practice, but tragically, only one of them would make it there alive.

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A Great-Grandmother, A Great Giver

Rather than sending Mother’s Day cards to her friends and family, this #GivingHero gave support in their names to strengthen the bond between mothers and their newborns.

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Small Gift, Big Giver

Of all the donations Vartan Gregorian has received in his years of serving great institutions, one stands out in his memory.

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THE PHILANTHROPISTS

The Haas Family: A Philadelphia Institution

Truly exceptional philanthropists are about as common as four-leaf clovers. So when you find a whole family full of givers, it is like stumbling across an entire field of the green good luck charms.

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THE PHILANTHROPISTS

Mei Hing Chak: China’s First Lady of Philanthropy

Mei Hing Chak has seen incredible success in her life, often after pushing against the traditional way of doing things.

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The Heinz Family: Many Varieties of Giving

Henry John Heinz once said, “Make all you can honestly; save all you can prudently; give all you can wisely.”

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Big Bird: Feathered Philanthropy

Big Bird is arguably the most famous bird in the world. He certainly does not act like it though.

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INNOVATIONS

Donating After Disasters

How to Give Responsibly After a Catastrophe

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INNOVATIONS

Geography of Giving

If you live in Utah, you are in America’s most charitable state. If you are in New England, you may be in one of the country’s less philanthropic areas.

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Athletes Pursuing Philanthropy

Sports Stars are Using Their Platforms to Raise Money for Hurricane Relief.

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Uniting for a Cause

After taking office in January, President Trump quickly reinstated the “global gag rule,” a policy that prevents organizations around the world from receiving U.S. funds if their services include abortions, or even providing information about abortion.

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