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a wealthy person who gives money and time to help make life better for other people
a philanthropist known to generously donate to those organizations that help the poor
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The list is the definitive ranking of the female CEOs, entertainers, politicians, philanthropists and policymakers who wield significant hard power are creating lasting impact around the world.
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Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Conceived as a public-private partnership between the city and philanthropists Nancy Kinder and the late Maconda Brown O’Connor, the vision was transforming an underutilized parking lot into a premier greenspace and mecca for accessible arts, culture and educational programming.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The annual award show – often called the Shoe Oscars, per Footwear News – celebrates the hit makers, style stars, best brand stories, ardent philanthropists, emerging talents and industry veterans.
—Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Friend and Big Little Lies co-star Laura Dern presented Kidman with the award, which recognizes trailblazers and philanthropists in entertainment and media.
—Mariel Turner, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024
Kidman was honored with the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award, which recognizes trailblazers and philanthropists in entertainment and media.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 4 Dec. 2024
The three organizations are run separately by arts philanthropists Anita and Poju Zabludowicz and Gertler.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Imagine the impact if more women became venture capitalists, philanthropists, or angel investors, funding other women, supporting initiatives that advance equality, and creating a ripple effect of change.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Carrie Mae Weems, Alex Katz, and Mark Bradford have been awarded the National Medal of Arts, a designation for US artists and philanthropists given out by the government.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Conceived as a public-private partnership between the city and philanthropists Nancy Kinder and the late Maconda Brown O’Connor, the vision was transforming an underutilized parking lot into a premier greenspace and mecca for accessible arts, culture and educational programming.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The annual award show – often called the Shoe Oscars, per Footwear News – celebrates the hit makers, style stars, best brand stories, ardent philanthropists, emerging talents and industry veterans.
—Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Friend and Big Little Lies co-star Laura Dern presented Kidman with the award, which recognizes trailblazers and philanthropists in entertainment and media.
—Mariel Turner, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024
Kidman was honored with the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award, which recognizes trailblazers and philanthropists in entertainment and media.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 4 Dec. 2024
The three organizations are run separately by arts philanthropists Anita and Poju Zabludowicz and Gertler.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Imagine the impact if more women became venture capitalists, philanthropists, or angel investors, funding other women, supporting initiatives that advance equality, and creating a ripple effect of change.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Carrie Mae Weems, Alex Katz, and Mark Bradford have been awarded the National Medal of Arts, a designation for US artists and philanthropists given out by the government.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Philanthropists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philanthropists. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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