What we can learn about giving from a play on philanthropy
Is it, as iconic 19th century philanthropist Andrew Carnegie would have it, easier to give away money well than to earn it in the first place?
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Is it, as iconic 19th century philanthropist Andrew Carnegie would have it, easier to give away money well than to earn it in the first place?
What do Zulu Tribespeople eat for lunch… do for fun… think about the planet?
In two weeks’ time I will know the answers to these questions - and to questions I don’t yet know I want to ask about Zulu customs and culture, as I venture off on a 10-day ‘Safari experience with a difference’ to KwaZulu-Natal.
Yorkshireman Alan Mak, president of Magic Breakfast and Olympic torchbearer, sets out his hopes for the Games' northern legacy
Alan Mak, president of the Magic Breakfast, gives an Olympic Torchbearer's reflections on London 2012 so far
It was a great honour to be the keynote speaker alongside future Lord Mayor Roger Gifford at last Monday’s launch of the City Funding Network, a key part of the City Philanthropy - Wealth of Opportunity campaign.
Thinking of everything in terms of profit, people, planet (triple bottom line) plus sustainability is important for us all.
Following a single P (profit only) path is dangerous and potentially wrong.
Every decision in the City on wealth management, planning and borrowing is covered,