In early August, forty of the wealthiest families and individuals throughout the United States made a commitment  to returning the majority of their wealth to causes that are charitable by taking the Giving Pledge.  Bill and Melinda Gates along with Warren Buffett are the pioneers of this long-term charitable project.
Buffett and Gates have been asking wealthy families to begin the imperative dialogue about their wealth and how it will be used.  Not only have America's...