• The VANOC chairman was a pivotal figure in ensuring the Olympics came to Vancouver.

    The VANOC chairman was a pivotal figure in ensuring the Olympics came to Vancouver.
  • Some philanthropic deeds can be done on the cheap – and some are easier said than done

    Some philanthropic deeds can be done on the cheap – and some are easier said than done
  • Three organizations offer words of wisdom from the philanthropy trenches.

    Three organizations offer words of wisdom from the philanthropy trenches.
  • The connection between art, philanthropy and the health of a city (there is one).

    The connection between art, philanthropy and the health of a city (there is one).
  • Robert Lee has left a mark on his home city of Vancouver.

    Robert Lee has left a mark on his home city of Vancouver.
  • Giving away $100 million, it seems, is harder than making it.

    Giving away $100 million, it seems, is harder than making it.
  • Last June, Frank Giustra made an astonishing public announcement: he was donating $100 million and half of his future mining earnings to a radical global initiative to battle poverty. The event ushered in a new era of giving in B.C., one that thrives on publicity and competition. In other words, it’s all about business. Only this time it’s all about who gives, not gets, the most.

  • The Swedish Connection: Globe-trotting philanthropist, mining mogul and outdoors enthusiast touches down at Vancouver home office


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