Learning and impact

Giving Pledgers support a wide array of issues in every corner of the globe and give in a multitude of ways—what unites them is a shared promise and a commitment to creating an impact. Since its founding in 2010, the impact of the Pledge has reverberated throughout the world.

Stories of the Giving Pledge’s learning and impact

In the news

Cavs owner Dan Gilbert wants to donate his billions—and walk again

Ruth, a farm girl, likes to compare a "pile of money" to a "pile of manure." Neither one does much good unless you spread it around!"

Ruth and Bill Scott

Announcements

The Giving Pledge at 15: A growing, global community changing philanthropy and impacting the world

Announcements | May 27, 2025 The Giving Pledge community welcomes 11 new signatories and continues to support progress on urgent issues around the world. As […]

In the news

TIME 100 Philanthropy highlights Giving Pledge community

In the news

Canva co-founder Adams pledges the majority of his fortune to charity

Our plan is to keep working for as long as we are able to do so and create a stable and sustainable organization that continues into the future. We believe that ensuring this organization continues its work is the best way to use our resources."

Jack and Laura Dangermond

In the news

Buffett’s fortune doesn’t come close to capturing his wealth and influence

Optimizing for the promise of AI in education overview

Learning sessions
In the news

Emirati philanthropist Muna Al Gurg signs the Giving Pledge

Our aspiration is to innovate in how we do this work so that technology can be a multiplier for our giving."

Jessica Schantz Taneja and Hemant Taneja

Azim Premji

Pledger spotlights
In the news

Melinda French Gates plans to match $1M in GivingTuesday gifts to groups that support women

French Gates matches $1M in GivingTuesday gifts to two nonprofits that support women and families

In the news

What billionaires and their advisers say keeps them from giving more and faster

Pledge signatories inspire and learn from each other's giving journeys

Jorge M. and Darlene Perez

Pledger spotlights
For us, wealth creates a sacred trust to be put to use in helping to repair our world in impactful ways to improve the lives of others and hopefully advance our human condition through our efforts in giving."

Charles Zegar and Merryl Snow Zegar

In the news

Inside this billionaire’s efforts to revitalize New Jersey’s largest city

How Leon Cooperman is supporting the causes that he is passionate about in areas close to his Short Hills, New Jersey home.