Bill Gates: In His Own Words
Bill Gates discusses the effort he is leading, along with his wife, Melinda, and their good friend Warren Buffett to persuade America's richest people to sign a public statement committing at least half of their fortunes to charity.
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'Giving Pledge’ Signers Gather for First In-Person Meeting
The signers of the Giving Pledge, including Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett, meet in Arizona.
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- 17 More Donors Commit to 'Giving Pledge'
- Founder of Atlantic Philanthropies Signs 'Giving Pledge’
- Billionaires' Giving Pledges Spark Admiration and Speculation
- Wealthy Americans Urged to Give Billions
Opinion
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The Giving Pledge’s Message: Philanthropy Is Not a Solo Act
The giving style of the investor Julian H. Robertson Jr., one of the dozens of donors who pledged big shares of their fortunes to charity, demonstrates why persistence and...
- It's Not Enough for Billionaires to Give More
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Gates and Buffett: Why Their Example Matters
- Philanthropy Must Change for the Gates-Buffett Crusade to Matter
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