the 15 principles below reflect the gates family’s beliefs about the role of philanthropy and the impact they want th** foundation to h**e. the principles guide what we do, why we do it, and how we do it. while many of them are fundamental to the way we operate, we will remain open to amending them as we grow and learn more about our work. * th** ** a family foundation driven by the interests and passions of the gates family. * philanthropy plays an important but limited role. * science and technology h**e great potential to improve lives around the world. * we are funders and shapers—we rely on others to act and implement. * our focus ** clear—and limited—and prioritizes some of the most neglected **sues. * we identify a specific point of intervention and apply our efforts against a theory of change. * we take r**ks, make big bets, and move with urgency. we are in it for the long haul. * we advocate—vigorously but responsibly—in our areas of focus. * we must be humble and mindful in our actions and words. we seek and heed the counsel of outside voices. * we treat our grantees as valued partners, and we treat the ultimate beneficiaries of our work with respect. * delivering results with the resources we h**e been given ** of the utmost importance—and we seek and share **rmation about those results. * we demand ethical beh**ior of ourselves. * we treat each other as valued colleagues. * meeting our m**sion—to increase opportunity and equity for those most in need—requires great stewardship of the money we h**e **ailable. * we le**e room for growth and change. 20210311
比尔·盖茨(英文:william henry 1955年10月28日-),是一名美国企业家、软件工程师、慈善家以及微软公司的董事长。他与保罗·艾伦一起创建了微软公司,曾任微软ceo和首席软件设计师,并持有公司超过8%的普通股,也是公司最大的个人股东。1995年到2007年的《福布斯》全球亿万富翁排行榜中,比尔·盖茨连续13年蝉联世界首富。2008年6月27日正式退出微软公司,并把580亿美元个人财...
955年12月28日,威廉·亨利·盖茨3世(william henry gates iii),即比尔·盖茨的正式姓名,出生于美国西海岸华盛顿州的西雅图市。盖茨祖母给他取的小名为“特莱(trey)”,即扑克牌中"三点”之意。父亲威廉·亨利·盖茨(william henry gates, sr.)是当地的著名律师,他过世的母亲玛丽·盖茨(mary maxwell gates)是华盛顿大学董事...