A new era of philanthropy grew today as another 17 of the wealthiest U.S. families inspired the nation by joining the Giving Pledge and committing 50% of their assets to charity.
NYU philanthropy professor Jason Franklin says the pledge is "an important step in an emerging cultural trend."
"Ordinary people are also making similar charitable commitments of 20, 50, or even 90% of their income in what appears to be the dawn of a new era of giving" said Franklin who heads the NYC...