Sentences with phrase «philanthropies supports»

Under Antha's leadership, Bloomberg Philanthropies supports environmental initiatives to improve sustainability of cities around the world, to accelerate the transition to clean energy, and to combat overfishing.

Craig Newmark Philanthropies supports the Women Startup Challenge so that people take this extra seriously — and that seems to work.»

Why she's awesome: Her down - to - earth outfits fly out of stores the moment she's seen wearing them (dubbed the «Kate Middleton effect»), and her philanthropy supports organizations like East Anglia's Children's Hospice and Action on Addiction.

And, compared to the earliest days of the movement, greater numbers of community leaders, elected officials, and philanthropies support public charter schools in their communities.

Treasure in the Valley aims to help local education leaders, community leaders, business and philanthropy support wiser and more strategic investments in new schools.

Not exact matches

Druckenmiller was named «America's Most Charitable Man of 2009» by the Chronicle of Philanthropy after he and his wife pledged $ 705 million (U.S.) in support of medical research, education, and the fight against childhood poverty.

Little wonder, then, that when Schulich was promoted to an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2012 it was for «his transformational philanthropy in support of education and health care institutions.»

At home, the focus is philanthropy: the $ 1 - billion Azrieli Foundation supports issues including education and Holocaust commemoration.

Jolly is one of a number of Los Angeles - based CEOs who dedicate a significant amount of time to philanthropy, actively supporting a variety of causes — including charities in his native India — as a donor, member and contributor.

Dooling said the objectives are to educate people about venture philanthropy and raise the profile of the brand to support its fundraising goals.

Under Mr. Fairbank's leadership, Capital One has demonstrated a strong commitment to philanthropy and volunteerism, supporting a number of area programs focused on community redevelopment and youth education, including DC Cares, the DC College Access Program and Junior Achievement.

Guggenheim Partners is now accepting applications for the Network for Social Innovation (NSI), the firm's venture philanthropy program designed to identify and support the growth of visionary non-profit organizations.

AFP Calgary and Area Chapter recognizes the many individuals, families, youth, groups and businesses who demonstrate the spirit of philanthropy through outstanding contributions of time, talent, leadership and financial support.

In a region known for its predisposition to philanthropy at an individual, corporate and government level, its not hard to find numerous examples of community support through financial aid.

«And in addition to the philanthropy, we are really excited to provide in - kind support.

Walmart Canada's extensive philanthropy program is focused on supporting Canadian families in need, and since 1994 Walmart Canada has raised and donated more than $ 300 million to Canadian charities.

One of the most respected banks in the world and known for its support of philanthropy, BNP Paribas honors select entrepreneurs based on the social impact of their work, their personal and financial investment, and the transparency of their projects.

Women Who Tech is supported by Craig Newmark, founder of craigslist and Craig Newmark Philanthropies, Google, Blanc & Otus, Rad Campaign, and Invisu.

Socially responsible investing (SRI) is being studied, considered, and implemented within the foundation and charitable planning community, and its support from numerous community foundations, federations, and other respectfully recognized parent organizations of philanthropy continues to grow.

«The Open Philanthropy Project awarded a grant of $ 1,000,000 to The Good Food Institute for general support.»

«Houston and other nearby communities have experienced devastating loss and destruction, and we feel compelled to do our part to support relief and rebuilding efforts,» said Tad Taube, chairman of Taube Philanthropies.

Added Lee Wunsch, President and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston, «We have been so touched by the outpouring of love and support Houston's Jewish community has received, and especially for the generosity provided to us by Taube Philanthropies.

At an official check presentation on April 4, 2017, the Sharks Foundation announced that in partnership with Taube Philanthropies, Koret Foundation and Swenson, Goals for Kids will donate more than $ 237,600 to organizations supporting Bay Area underserved youth.

Given the significant impact of the storm on Houston's Jewish community, and Taube Philanthropies» focus on sustaining Jewish life, $ 100,000 of the foundation's grant will support Jewish community needs.

SAN FRANCISCO — Bay Area - based foundation Taube Philanthropies announced today that it has made a $ 1 million emergency challenge grant to support Hurricane Harvey relief and rebuilding efforts.

You can learn more about our philosophy in our annual Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy report which we produce with Foundation Center with generous support from the Irene W. and C.B. Pennington Foundation, along with additional support from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.

Sponsorship support from industry movers and shakers including Fred and Joanne Wilson, Craig Newmark of craigslist and Craig Newmark Philanthropies, Google, Microsoft, Medium, Blanc and Otus, LinkedIn, BBG Ventures, 500 Startups, Office of Mayor Sadiq Khan at City Hall in London, IBM, and more.

A robust economy is essential in supporting one telling sign of America's enduring generosity and idealism: the remarkable philanthropy of the American people.

«We do a lot of philanthropy because of all the support we've received from customers over the years,» HoSang says.

They focus on private philanthropy, increasing private sector support, building an endowment, and generally increasing support for rice research within Asia.

«The Open Philanthropy Project awarded a grant of $ 1,000,000 to The Good Food Institute for general support.»

A full - time working mom, she has worked for the past eight years in the world of private philanthropy (on the grantmaking side) for several Boston - area family foundations dedicated to supporting research and improving opportunities for differently - abled children and adults.

The Upper Valley Waldorf School, like most independent schools, relies upon a combination of tuition and philanthropy to support its operational costs.

We welcome you to join our Philanthropy Circle, a distinguished leadership group whose annual gifts of $ 500 or more provide critical support to the agency and our programs that bring hope and healing to the vulnerable children and families we serve.

This summer we are launching the Junior Philanthropy Network, an initiative to empower youth to make a difference and raise support for the children and families of Five Acres.

They'll gain valuable lessons in philanthropy, the importance of giving back, and how to support Shedd's animal care and conservation efforts.

Groups in Uganda, Burkina Faso, Senegal and Nicaragua will be able to apply for advocacy grants as part of a three - pillar, $ 50 million package to support family planning services announced by Bloomberg Philanthropies.

There are many who benefit from my personal health care, and widows and orphans who are supported by me personally), health care and various acts of philanthropy.

But we can't rely on charity and philanthropy to support society's most vulnerable — it's too vague, too easily diverted and too hopeful.

The company was honored for its Literacy for Life partnerships at Schools 8 and 20, for its philanthropic focus on education, and for its support of city students through philanthropy and personal volunteer engagement.

#GivingTuesday is an initiative founded by the United Nations in 2012 as a global way of engendering and celebrating philanthropy and is observed worldwide, supported by business, political and social leaders who jointly champion fund - raising for community development.

Cori Bargmann, a neuroscientist and geneticist at Rockefeller University, said the Institute founded by Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg and pediatrician Priscilla Chan is an unusual «hybrid» in the world of philanthropy because it will spend its $ 3 billion, ten - year endowment to provide financial support to others while simultaneously conducting its own research.

... She expects to expand HHMI's partnerships with other philanthropies, such as one she helped create that supports early career investigators.

In response to this challenge, Löffler and her team (as well as other institutions and their TTOs) have come up with creative funding mechanisms, including fellowships supported by private companies and philanthropies, which provide postdocs the freedom to chase entrepreneurial ambitions.

Of course, disease - specific philanthropies are unlikely to support molecular evolution research, unless it has a specific and compelling connection to their disease of choice, which is certainly a possibility.

The study received support from The HeartRescue Project, which is funded by Medtronic Philanthropy.

Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Children's Investment Fund Foundation and Realdania offered a joint pledge of $ 40 million toward supporting actions in cities.

But the philanthropy that supported the project, the JEHT Foundation, had invested its money with Bernard Madoff.

Support was provided by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, the Bloomberg Philanthropies, CNRS, Inserm, the University of Strasbourg, Agence Nationale de la Recherche, and the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute.

It's no coincidence that golden rice, which has been tragically caught up in the larger uproar over GMOs, was developed not by a private corporation, but by foundation - funded academic researchers and a nonprofit organization supported by governments and philanthropies.