Philanthropy, Social Justice, and Tax Incentives

Posted on January 27, 2006 by Thriver

A Failure of Philanthropy American charity shortchanges the poor, and public policy is partly to blame By Rob Reich Interesting article. It is a reframe for me, since working with a financial advisor, I am used to the government "discount" on giving being a positive thing that helps people give. However, when I came across[…]

Peer to Peer

Posted on January 10, 2006 by Thriver

Catalytic Communities recently celebrated their successful fund-raising drive through the peer to peer network activity of Pledgebank by drawing a lucky winner for a trip for two to Rio. A doctor, Jason Yax, won the trip, and he says he will be taking his brother Justin. Both Jason and Justin focus their attention on infectious[…]