Category Archives: Philanthropy
olivia’s organics supports the food project
Upon opening the top of this (Olivia’s Organics) plastic lettuce container the other day, I was surprised, and pleased, to see a large, inside-cover-like sticker about The Food Project, which has long been one of my top five favorite (non-profit) … Continue reading
Filed under Community Investing, Philanthropy, Social Change
new orleans vs. bp
A few weeks ago I was in New Orleans with family to celebrate our recently graduated Tulane alum. I had never been to the Crescent City before, and I’m still slightly obsessed with its history and culture, and of course, … Continue reading
Filed under Accountable Wealth, Activism, Community Investing, Philanthropy
the rich just ain’t what they used to be
Remember Robin Leach, the host of the television show Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous who charmed us with “champagne wishes and caviar dreams”? Well, two decades later, it seems we’re all still hungover from the uber-affluent-extravaganza buzz we collectively endured. … Continue reading
Filed under Accountable Wealth, Class, Fair Taxation, Lifestyle Economics, Philanthropy
revolt at the waldorf! rich activists push for higher taxes on themselves
Two weeks ago, two affluent activists from Resource Generation joined a rally at New York’s prestigious Waldorf Astoria Hotel to protest Governor Cuomo’s proposed social service cuts combined with tax cuts for the rich. They carried with them a most … Continue reading
Filed under Accountable Wealth, Activism, Class, Economic Justice, Fair Taxation, Philanthropy, Social Change
dr. martin luther king, jr. remembered
“Philanthropy is commendable, but it must not cause the philanthropist to overlook the economic injustice that makes philanthropy necessary.” … Continue reading
Filed under Accountable Wealth, Activism, Economic Justice, Philanthropy, Social Change
not-so-secret secret millionaire
I watched The Oscars this past Sunday, and in doing so was treated to several promos for ABC’s newest “reality” show: Secret Millionaire, which will fill the primetime spot of Sundays at 8pm. The gist of Secret Millionaire: “Some of … Continue reading
office supplies for non-profit philanthropy!
Need some paper, staples, or pink, square, sticky-notes, but don’t want to stress about supporting a (dreaded) big box store? Look no further, Give Something Back Office Supplies is here! As our friends over at Bolder Giving noted via their … Continue reading
Filed under Accountable Wealth, Consumerism, Philanthropy
do good ron-ron: artest to sell championship ring for charity
As a Boston Celtics fan, the non-Clippers LA basketball team is the last hoops organization I want to see win a championship. But last night, at the hope-springs-eternal-start of this new season, I was reminded that there is one tiny, … Continue reading
Filed under Accountable Wealth, Philanthropy
sue vs. shue vs. skeptical tv viewers everywhere
Another episode of Glee, and another slew of commercials/PSAs that fool me into paying attention, only to realize the crew is just acting out a(nother) piece for something called The Member’s Project, which apparently, is bankrolled by American Express. The … Continue reading
Filed under Advertising, Consumerism, Philanthropy, Social Change
guest post for resource generation blog II
Here’s the guest post I wrote for the Resource Generation Blog last week. Jonathan Franzen, The Soup Dragons, freedom, Freedom, Freedom!, responsibility and afflicting ourselves with a sort of happiness … THE RESPONSIBILITY OF FREEDOM, THE FREEDOM OF RESPONSIBILITY “Freedom … Continue reading
Filed under Accountable Wealth, Activism, Class, Philanthropy, Social Change
