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

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In the news

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

Unconditional giving of ourselves, and what we have, reflects a nobility of spirit which reaches out and binds all of us."

Dean and Marianne Metropoulos

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

The success of my first company…has enabled me to leapfrog from one success to another, enabling me to amass a substantial fortune. I want to use those resources to make this a better world—and to do as much as I can during my lifetime."

Alfred E. Mann

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

Collaboration plays a very important role as it is not possible for a single individual or institution to address the diverse challenges that we are faced with today."

Anil Agarwal

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
Small victories are based on wisdom, great victories are based on virtue; with the increase of wealth, comes an increase in responsibility; Helping people lets you walk the way of kindness; Let the benefactor be thankful for the beneficiary."

Gensheng Niu

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.