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Craigslist founder signs the Giving Pledge, and his fortune will go to military families, fighting cyberattacks—and a pigeon rescue The Chronicle of Philanthropy: Craigslist Founder Signs Giving Pledge and Narrows Focus Craig Newmark tells Forbes he thought it would be “funny” to publish an op-ed telling billionaires to “pony up some dough.” It’s been a difficult few years for the Giving Pledge, the initiative that ... Craig Newmark is the latest signee of the Giving Pledge. Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images Craig Newmark, the founder of Craigslist, is celebrating his 73rd birthday by giving his ...