Clinton Philanthropy Meeting Yields $8-Billion in Commitments

By Ian Wilhelm

The Clinton Global Initiative, an annual philanthropy event organized by Bill Clinton, garnered 250 charitable commitments estimated to be worth $8-billion, said the former president.

Since it started in 2005, the annual meeting has attracted $46-billion in pledges, which can be in the form of donations, business investments, volunteer time, and other work, Mr. Clinton said.

Some nonprofit experts, however, have questioned how much the gathering actually raises, arguing that