Melinda Gates tells Duke grads: It's all about your real connections
Transcript of technologist/philanthropist Melinda Gates' commencement address to Duke University graduates.
Transcript of technologist/philanthropist Melinda Gates' commencement address to Duke University graduates.
High-impact philanthropic efforts, from organizations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Cisco Systems, that have the most success at solving societal problems, share a common set of characteristics: They keep their focus on a small core of issues, establish networks of like-minded individuals, corporations and nonprofits for those target areas, and understand that it's not just about giving money, a new book on philanthropy said.