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History of the American Red Cross

History of the American Red Cross

by patrickdwyer | Jan 3, 2022 | Education, Patrick Dwyer, Patrick Dwyer Boston Private, Patrick Dwyer Merrill Lynch, Patrick Dwyer NewEdge, Philanthropy

The international Red Cross network was founded in Switzerland in 1863. It all began in 1859 when businessman Henry Dunant saw the horrific aftermath of a battle in Italy. The lack of medical treatment for soldiers shocked him. In response, he worked to establish a...
Different Types of Charities

Different Types of Charities

by patrickdwyer | Jul 20, 2021 | Blog, Dwyer Family Foundation, Patrick Dwyer, Philanthropy

There are many ways to donate your time and money to help change the world. There’s never a shortage of causes that need your help or charities that need funding, but you as an individual can only give so much. To help narrow down your search for what charity or...
What are the Philanthropy Trends of 2021?

What are the Philanthropy Trends of 2021?

by patrickdwyer | May 25, 2021 | Blog, Dwyer Family Foundation, Patrick Dwyer, Philanthropy

2020 was a historic, unpredictable year. Between the COVID-19 pandemic, increased calls for racial and social equity, natural disasters, and political unrest, it felt like this one year was ten. Through it all, old and new philanthropic organizations have strived to...
Catalytic Philanthropy: What it is and How it Works

Catalytic Philanthropy: What it is and How it Works

by patrickdwyer | Dec 7, 2020 | Blog, Patrick Dwyer, Philanthropy, Uncategorized

At the beginning of the 20th Century, the first truly spectacularly wealthy multimillionaires emerged in American society. Figures like John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie and Henry Ford had so much cash that they founded philanthropic organizations to give away...
Why is Education A Top Recipient of Charitable Donations?

Why is Education A Top Recipient of Charitable Donations?

by patrickdwyer | Dec 7, 2020 | Blog, Dwyer Family Foundation, Education, Patrick Dwyer, Philanthropy

A look at philanthropists donating habits reveals an interesting trend. Almost all philanthropists agree that education is one of their top priorities, and schools and scholarships receive the largest amounts of charitable donations. Why is education such a big draw...
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