Welcome to Haute Giving:
The Sexy Side of Philanthropy
Haute Giving is where glamour meets gravity.
We cover the world of modern philanthropy — the events, leaders, causes, and culture shaping how people give, gather, and create impact.
Yes, we love a fabulous gala, a great dress, a champagne toast, and a step-and-repeat moment. But we care even more about what the room is raising money for, who benefits, and how all that sparkle turns into real support for real communities.
We call it the sexy side of philanthropy — but sexy doesn’t mean shallow.
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Making Kindness Viral: MrBeast, Kenya and the New Face of Philanthropy
Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, has transformed online entertainment into a global platform for generosity. With approximately 510 million subscribers on his main channel as of July 2026, he operates YouTube’s most-subscribed channel. Forbes ranked him No. 1 on its 2026 Top Creators list, estimating that he earned $300 million during the ranking period. Fortune has publicly estimated his net worth at approximately $2.6 billion, although much of that wealth is reportedly tied to the value of his businesses rather than held as available cash.
Through Beast Philanthropy, the nonprofit organization he founded, MrBeast uses videos, sponsorships and audience engagement to support food distribution, clean water, housing, medical care, disaster relief and education. His model is unusual because the content does more than document giving: the attention generated by each project can help fund future charitable work.
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Party with Purpose
Finding the right philanthropic events should not require hours of searching through websites, newsletters, social media and ticketing platforms.
Haute Giving has curated the season’s standout galas, fundraisers, benefit dinners, cultural events, and community gatherings in New York and Atlanta—all in one place through Party With Purpose.
Whether you are a philanthropist, nonprofit professional, corporate leader, or someone looking to volunteer for a meaningful cause, the calendar helps you discover where to go, who you may meet, and what your attendance supports.
These events are more than beautiful venues and great outfits. They’re opportunities to build relationships, expand your network, support important organizations, and connect with the people shaping social impact.
We curated the calendar. Now you can decide where to go, who to meet, and how to give back.