The Smithsonian National Museum of American History has launched its Philanthropy Initiative and accompanying display to showcase individuals' gifts of time, talent, expertise and money. Epic founder and CEO Judy Faulkner's letter committing to the Giving Pledge is included in this display is a rotating set of letters.
The Giving Pledge is an initiative launched by Warren Buffet and Bill and Melinda Gates in 2010 in which the world's wealthiest individuals pledge to donate the majority of their wealth to philanthropy. Faulkner took the pledge last year, offering 99 percent of her wealth to philanthropy.
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