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THE GIVEAWAY MAN; Philanthropist gave away a fortune; but won't forget or forgive a grudge; Wrath of an Irish enigma
Source: The Gold Coast Bulletin
A new book reveals how Mayor Ron Clarke fell out with a wealthy benefactor. Sue Lappeman reports. A NEW book has revealed how Gold Coast Mayor Ron Clarke blew his friendship with a secretive billionaire American philanthropist who bankrolled the Couran Cove and Runaway Bay…
Resource type: News
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Secretive Philanthropist Breaks Long Silence
Source: The Chronicle of Philanthropy
By Marty Michaels On an otherwise unremarkable day in November 1984, Charles F. (Chuck) Feeney arrived in Nassau, the Bahamas, as one of the wealthiest men in America, having quietly amassed a fortune based on a global empire of duty-free shops that sold liquor and…
Resource type: News
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The Role of Foundations in Immigrant Rights
The rights of immigrants must be protected and foundations can use their unique strengths to play a leading role such as funding public education and civic engagement, said Gara LaMarche, The Atlantic Philanthropies' President and CEO, in this speech at the European Foundation Centre Meeting…
Resource type: Speech
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Older & Bolder: Irish Seniors Organise for Action
Source: Gara LaMarche
On a visit to Ireland last week, I got a glimpse of a compelling example of the power that an organized community can have – “The Older & Bolder Campaign,” a collaborative initiative among five organizations working to improve the quality of life for older…
Resource type: News
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75% support non-EU workers' right to bring family into State
Source: Sunday Tribune
A STRONG majority of people in Ireland believe that non-EU workers here on a work permit should be able to bring their families to live here with them, and that their family members should be allowed to work here, according to polls conducted by Red…
Resource type: News
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One Life to Give
Source: Irish America
Conor O'Cleary interviews Chuck Feeney about his philosophy of giving. Irish America 12-01-2003 Chuck Feeney has just put into practice something he had been considering for many years. He has decided that all the vast wealth he accumulated in his lifetime should be given away…
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The Silent Giver
Source: Irish Times
Chuck Feeney has already given away $3 billion - and there's a few billion more to come, the publicity-shy philanthropist tells Conor O'Clery Summary: Chuck Feeney discusses his views on philanthropy, "giving while living" and life. for more click here (subscription required): www.ireland.com
Resource type: News