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The Advanced Leadership Institute and Carnegie Mellon University Graduate the Inaugural Cohort of the National Executive Leadership Academy

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI) and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) are proud to announce the inaugural graduating cohort of the National Executive Leadership Academy.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI) and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) are proud to announce the inaugural graduating cohort of the National Executive Leadership Academy.
  • Since 2019, TALI has engaged CMU Tepper Executive Education to help develop and deliver content that educates and develops professionals from Pittsburgh through TALI's signature program — the Executive Leadership Academy.
  • TALI's National Executive Leadership Academy is a competitive program administered in partnership with CMU's Tepper School of Business to prepare Black leaders from across the country for national and global executive advancement.
  • We are equally excited about the impact this inaugural national cohort will make within their organizations and communities, contributing shared expertise and experience."

Mr. Beast Gives Away $30 Million in Free Food with Nonprofit Sharing Excess - Spotlighted in a New Beast Philanthropy Video

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's largest YouTuber, Mr. Beast & his charitable nonprofit, Beast Philanthropy, have teamed up with an innovative Philadelphia-based nonprofit, Sharing Excess, to distribute tens of millions of pounds of food for free, nationwide.

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  • Beast & his charitable nonprofit, Beast Philanthropy , have teamed up with an innovative Philadelphia-based nonprofit, Sharing Excess , to distribute tens of millions of pounds of food for free, nationwide.
  • The collaboration between Beast Philanthropy and Sharing Excess marks a significant milestone for both organizations as they open a new gleaning operation within the New York Hunts Point Produce Market .
  • "The journey of fighting food insecurity is filled with challenges but also with moments of profound collaboration and hope," said Darren Margolias, Executive Director of Beast Philanthropy.
  • For more details on the partnership and how to get involved, or to watch the compelling video , visit Beast Philanthropy's YouTube channel and the organizations' respective websites.

The Advanced Leadership Institute and Carnegie Mellon University Announce Inaugural Cohort of the National Executive Leadership Academy

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After five successful years of operating the Executive Leadership Academy regionally, The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI) and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) officially launched the National Executive Leadership Academy on Monday, August 14th.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After five successful years of operating the Executive Leadership Academy regionally, The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI) and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) officially launched the National Executive Leadership Academy on Monday, August 14th.
  • TALI's National Executive Leadership Academy, delivered in partnership with Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business, will be offered in a hybrid format to accommodate participants from different cities and regions.
  • "As we expand, TALI remains committed to positioning Black professionals for executive advancement," said Evan Frazier, President and CEO, The Advanced Leadership Institute.
  • "I am excited and encouraged that the National Executive Leadership Academy will allow us to broaden our reach and impact.

Robin Hood Tops $61.4 Million in Donations at Annual Benefit, Celebrating 35 Years of Fighting Poverty in New York City

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

NEW YORK, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Last night, 4,000 New Yorkers attended Robin Hood's annual benefit gala at the Javits Center to mark the foundation's 35th year and recognize its legacy and contributions in the fight against poverty in New York City. The annual benefit raised $61.4 million, adding to the nearly $3 billion Robin Hood has invested to help New Yorkers permanently escape poverty over the last three decades. 100% of the proceeds will fuel Robin Hood's continued fight against poverty in 2024 through local grantmaking to feed, house, educate, provide job training and placement, and much more for the 1.5 million New Yorkers living in poverty.

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  • The annual benefit raised $61.4 million, adding to the nearly $3 billion Robin Hood has invested to help New Yorkers permanently escape poverty over the last three decades.
  • "We founded Robin Hood because we love this city and knew the New York City of the 1980s could be better for everyone.
  • "We applied the same tools and principles we used in our everyday business lives to grantmaking at Robin Hood.
  • This has proved to be consequential for Robin Hood, and today, it means Robin Hood possesses an agility to perform, respond, and adapt to the ever-changing landscape that impacts poverty in New York City.

THE SECOND CITY ANNOUNCES DARYL MINTZ AS CHIEF FINANCIAL AND STRATEGY OFFICER

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Monday, May 15, 2023

CHICAGO, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Second City, the world's leading improv-based comedy entertainment and education institution, announced today that Daryl Mintz, has joined the company's leadership team as Chief Financial and Strategy Officer.

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  • CHICAGO, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Second City, the world's leading improv-based comedy entertainment and education institution, announced today that Daryl Mintz, has joined the company's leadership team as Chief Financial and Strategy Officer.
  • His exceptional financial knowledge and strategic acumen will help drive our next phase of growth at The Second City," said The Second City CEO, Ed Wells.
  • Immediately prior to joining The Second City, Daryl was the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO) of Robin Hood Foundation, New York City's largest poverty-fighting organization.
  • Mintz joins as Chief Financial and Strategy Officer, reporting to the CEO, effective immediately.

Sun Communities, Inc. Appoints Jeff Blau to Its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Southfield, MI, Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE: SUI) (the “Company” and “Sun”), announced, effective today, that, Mr. Jeff Blau has joined the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) as an independent director.

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  • Southfield, MI, Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE: SUI) (the “Company” and “Sun”), announced, effective today, that, Mr. Jeff Blau has joined the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) as an independent director.
  • Mr. Blau is Chief Executive Officer and a partner of Related Companies, a fully-integrated real estate firm based in New York, NY.
  • For over 33 years, he has directed and overseen new developments totaling over $60 billion in virtually every sector of the real estate industry.
  • “Sun is very pleased to welcome Jeff to our Board,” said Gary Shiffman, Chief Executive Officer.

President Barack Obama Reflects on Tragedy to Transformation at Sandy Hook Promise Benefit Ahead of 10-Year Remembrance

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, December 6, Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) hosted a benefit evening at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City to commemorate the 10-year remembrance of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. More than 450 supporters, advocates, and business leaders joined the event to honor the lives taken that tragic day – and celebrate the lifesaving impact of Sandy Hook Promise's Know the Signs programs.

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  • And, in fact, for a decade now, you have looked out for and cared foreach other.
  • By helping prevent the kind of social isolation that can lead to violence, Sandy Hook Promise is not just making schools safer today.
  • About Sandy Hook Promise: Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) envisions a future where all children are free from school shootings and other acts of violence.
  • SHP is led by several family members whose loved ones were killed in the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012.

President Barack Obama to Offer Reflections at Sandy Hook Promise Benefit Ahead of 10-Year Remembrance

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, December 6, Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) will commemorate the 10-year remembrance of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy with a benefit evening at The Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City. President Barack Obama will deliver remarks and reflections.

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  • President Barack Obama will deliver remarks and reflections.
  • "Nearly 10 years ago, my beautiful butterfly Dylan was killed in his first-grade classroom at Sandy Hook Elementary.
  • Its SAVE Promise Clubs , which promote kindness and inclusiveness, has grown to over 4,000 in elementary, middle, and high schools nationwide.
  • About Sandy Hook Promise: Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) envisions a future where all children are free from school shootings and other acts of violence.

MARYLAND GOVERNOR-ELECT WES MOORE STEPS DOWN FROM UNDER ARMOUR'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Friday, November 11, 2022

BALTIMORE, Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UA, UAA) today announced that Wes Moore has stepped down from its Board of Directors effective immediately due to his election as governor of the state of Maryland.

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  • BALTIMORE, Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UA, UAA) today announced that Wes Moore has stepped down from its Board of Directors effective immediately due to his election as governor of the state of Maryland.
  • "We wish him well as he embarks on this next chapter as the leader of the great state of Maryland."
  • "It has been a pleasure serving on Under Armour's board and sharing my passion for purpose and community with the brand," said Wes Moore.
  • Under Armour, Inc., headquartered inBaltimore, Maryland, is a leading inventor, marketer, and distributor of branded athletic performance apparel, footwear, and accessories.

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

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