Philanthropy
News and Updates

Read the latest news about Robert F. Smith’s philanthropy as well as events and news concerning his thought leadership, philanthropic partners and charitable initiatives.

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Young Billionaires Sign the Giving Pledge

Several young billionaires have recently signed the Giving Pledge. Some of the new signatories include co-founder of brokerage firm Zerodha, Nikhil Kamath, and Canva co-founders Melanie Perkins and Cliff Obrecht.

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Girls Who Invest Intern Aspires to Increase Representation in Finance

First-generation college student Mikayla Wallace aspires to increase diversity in the field of finance by spreading awareness of and education on financial literacy. Wallace deepened her passion through her internship with the Kresge Foundation’s Investment Office — an internship she discovered through the nonprofit organization Girls Who Invest.

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