Business for Good: Ed Mitzen’s Approach to Hands-On Philanthropy

INSIDE PHILANTHROPY - … while the foundation initially focused on local giving in and around Albany, these days, Mitzen has his sights set well beyond the region he calls home. As he told me, the next chapter involves taking the hands-on lessons he’s learned and applying them nationally, while enlisting other wealthy individuals to follow suit.

We can’t rely on the government to solve our problems

FAST COMPANY – Nonprofit and private-sector leaders need to come together to drive economic mobility.

Capital Region philanthropic business organization expands nationwide

WNYT - Business For Good is expanding its philanthropy to the national level. The organization, founded by Ed and Lisa Mitzen, has also been rebranded the Business for Good Foundation.

Business for Good Expands Mission And Plans National Roll-Out

PRNEWSWIRE - Business for Good, a non-profit philanthropy committed to bridging the wealth gap in America, today announced plans to expand its mission and community work beyond the Albany/New York Capital region.

It Can’t Be Just About Making Money

ADAM MENDLER / LEADERSHIP TODAY - My conversation with Ed Mitzen, founder and CEO of Fingerpaint and co-founder of Business for Good