Billionaires and The Giving Pledge

oma · Aug 5, 2010

Find out more at the link below. 40 members so far. Sounds good eh?

http://givingpledge.org/#enter

The Giving Pledge is an effort to invite the wealthiest individuals and families in America to commit to giving the majority of their wealth to the philanthropic causes and charitable organizations of their choice either during their lifetime or after their death.

Each person who chooses to pledge will make this statement publicly, along with a letter explaining their decision to pledge. At an annual event, those who take the pledge will come together to share ideas and learn from each other.

The Pledge is a moral commitment to give, not a legal contract. It does not involve pooling money or supporting a particular set of causes or organizations.

While the Giving Pledge is specifically focused on billionaires, the idea takes its inspiration from efforts in the past and at present that encourage and recognize givers of all financial means and backgrounds. We are inspired by the example set by millions of Americans who give generously (and often at great personal sacrifice) to make the world a better place.
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DavidGP · Aug 5, 2010

Yeah read this via BBC news earlier today, a very good idea and a see a few names I recognise on that list, Larry Ellison, Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, George Lucas, Michael Bloomberg and Barron Hilton.

Sadly dont see any of these so called "celebrities" on that list yet? so where are the movie (George Lucas I dont count in the celebrity gliteratti group) and music stars.... come on folks step up the the plate.

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Billionaires and The Giving Pledge

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