07Mar
Filed in Philanthropy
VF’s list of America’s 50 Richest Paydays is worth a glance. However, I could not overlook Peter Newcomb editorial comments regarding the largest two “winfalls”. Regarding Bill Gates’ take last year, Newcomb wrote, “Throw in a few hundred million dollars in dividend income and his impending retirement will be all the more comfortable.” Newcomb then added this comment regarding Pete Peterson‘s take from the Blackston IPO, “He intends to give a substantial portion of the proceeds to charity.”
Like or dislike Mr. Gates and Microsoft, I find it difficult to reason that any wealth he accumulates at this point will go anywhere other than in support of the work of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. And while it is always important to point out staunch philanthropists like Mr. Peterson, it is disingenuous to suggest anything less from Bill Gates.
compensation, Management, social responsibility
07Feb
Filed in Colorado | Education | Kids
Interested in helping kids connect with their community? Want children to be exposed to giving back at an early age? Desire for middle school kids to appreciate the environment. Then please consider a financial contribution to Colorado Youth Program. This Boulder County organization provides a free after school program, Adventure Club, engaging middle school children in community service projects at the Humane Society, Community Food Shares, and cleaning up the Boulder Creek and other hiking trails.
Colorado Youth Program also offers a ten day summer camp in the Mountains near Ward focused on environmental education. Most campers would not be able to enjoy a summer camp experience with the generous scholarships made available by contributors. Check out this great group.
Colorado, Education, social responsibility