1. Together we are the world
March 4, 2015
Philanthropy: the desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.

2. We’re all in this together…

3. What do these 3 have in common?
Bill Gates
Wayne Gretzky
Sir Richard Branson

4. What do these 3 people have in common?
Tycoon Sir Richard Branson is to give half his fortune away to charity
He has joined a group of billionaires who have pledged to donate half their amassed wealth to try to make the world a better place
Sir Richard and his wife – worth estimated 3 billion – said in their pledge letter they wanted to use cash from their Virgin empire to create a “healthy, equitable and peaceful world for future generations to enjoy”

5. What do these 3 people have in common?
Our friend and co-trustee Warren Buffett once gave us some great advice about philanthropy: “Don’t just go for safe projects,” he said. “Take on the really tough problems.”
We couldn’t agree more. Our foundation is teaming up with partners around the world to take on some tough challenges: extreme poverty and poor health in developing countries, and the failures of America’s education system.
- Bill and Melinda Gates (

6. What do these 3 people have in common?
Founded 2002, the Wayne Gretzky Foundation’s mission is to provide less fortunate youth with the opportunity to experience the sport of hockey. This goal will be accomplished through the donation of hockey equipment and ice time, as well as providing the opportunity for young people to attend professional hockey games. The Wayne Gretzky Foundation believes that hockey instills many positive life skills and contributes to the physical, emotional and social growth of young people.

7. The Letter Read the letter that has been provided to your group
Do NOT read the table of data on the back
Discuss your first thoughts of where the money should go with your group
Identify the tasks that your group must complete

8. The Questions Who should get the money?
Where will the money make the biggest positive impact?
What should the money be spent on?
What are the areas of need that need to be addressed?

9. The priorities Consider the statistics that have been provided
Develop criteria that will be used to help you make the decisions

10. The Decision
As a group, consider the statistics that you have been given and the criteria that have been developed as a class and brainstorm ideas to answer the following questions:
1. Which country/countries will get the money?
2. How much will be given?
3. What will the money be given for?

11. The response
Write a formal letter (individual) outlining the decision you have made
Things to include:
1 page
Salutation
Introduction
Cause you believe the money should go to
Conclusion
Closing remark (ie. Sincerely, Miss T)