Bill & Melinda Gates – The Ultimate Givers?

In this interview style TED Talk from 2014, Bill Gates and then wife Melinda talk about their wealth and what it has meant to give it away.

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The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has changed the world with its global philanthropic work, and since its formation, the foundation has distributed over $60 billion to causes tied to eradicating diseases and reducing poverty and inequity all around the world. Whilst these numbers are massive and not all of us can create a foundation to match theGates’ there are baby steps each organisation can take to give back to society.

Corporate philanthropy can give your business the edge on its competitors and also attract staff who place value in these causes.As social, environmental and economic responsibility and attention are on the rise, the importance of corporate philanthropy has also increased. Some may even argue it is essential to business success. 

So why don’t you take a leaf out the Bill andMelinda book and see where you can support those in need.

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