Fund Raising

JDRF T1D Fund, a Leading Disease-Focused Venture Philanthropy Fund, Appoints Sylvia Tobé as Managing Director

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Genetics, Diabetes, Philanthropy, Other Health, Biotechnology, Fund Raising, Pharmaceutical, Health, Foundation, Other Philanthropy, Neurology, Growth, Synthetic biology, T1D, Merck, University, Doctor of Philosophy, Investment, Harvard University, Autoimmune disease, Pharmaceutical industry

The JDRF T1D Fund, a venture philanthropy investment fund focused on curing type 1 diabetes (T1D), announced today that Sylvia Tobé, PhD had joined as a Managing Director based in Boston.

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  • The JDRF T1D Fund, a venture philanthropy investment fund focused on curing type 1 diabetes (T1D), announced today that Sylvia Tobé, PhD had joined as a Managing Director based in Boston.
  • Dr. Tobé will work alongside the T1D Fund’s other Managing Directors and members of the investment team to advance and broaden the T1D Fund's investment activities and capabilities.
  • Dr. Tobé has a decade of life sciences industry experience and joins from Omega Funds, where she served as a Principal on the investment team.
  • Dr. Tobé also provided scientific leadership for multiple discovery programs within the company's internal pipeline and in collaboration with Merck.

Mary Kay Inc. Spearheads Ocean Conservation Efforts at the 11th Annual World Ocean Summit

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Environmental Health, Fund Raising, Foundation, Philanthropy, Science, Consumer, Lifestyle, Climate Change, Specialty, Research, Cosmetics, Sustainability, Retail, Environment, Teens, Women, Online Retail, Annual, Health, Climate change, Longevity, TNC, The Nature Conservancy, Private sector, Woman, OECD, Water, Multimedia, Coral, Agriculture

Mary Kay Inc. , a global leader in women’s empowerment and staunch advocate for sustainability, is once again at the forefront of global ocean conservation efforts.

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  • Mary Kay Inc. , a global leader in women’s empowerment and staunch advocate for sustainability, is once again at the forefront of global ocean conservation efforts.
  • The beauty brand was proud to participate at the 11th Annual World Ocean Summit & Expo, held in Lisbon, Portugal, from March 11-13.
  • (Photo: Mary Kay Inc.)
    The Annual World Ocean Summit & Expo, organized by Economist Impact , convened over 200 expert speakers and a diverse international audience to engage in meaningful discussions, workshops, and "How to" sessions.
  • "Mary Kay's participation at this year's World Ocean Summit was not only about reinforcing our dedication to ocean conservation, but also about spotlighting the essential role of women in these efforts,” said Silva.

Student Freedom Initiative and Fusion Cyber Proud to Offer STEM Certification Funding through Denmark Technical College

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Technology, Fund Raising, Foundation, Philanthropy, Science, Consumer, Security, Other Science, Other Education, Other Technology, Training, University, Software, Education, Other Consumer, Teens, Artificial Intelligence, Denmark Technical College, Veteran, Partnership, White, Knowledge, SFI, Student, Cisco, Parent, Future, Forgiveness, Multimedia, Fusion, History, Work, Tutoring

Student Freedom Initiative (SFI) is proud to announce a partnership with Fusion Cyber to help students at Denmark Technical College in South Carolina achieve STEM certifications that will propel them into important and successful careers upon graduation.

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  • Student Freedom Initiative (SFI) is proud to announce a partnership with Fusion Cyber to help students at Denmark Technical College in South Carolina achieve STEM certifications that will propel them into important and successful careers upon graduation.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240403098482/en/
    SFI’s Student Freedom Loan Agreement (SFLA) includes funding for Denmark Tech students in all academic majors to obtain STEM certifications offered by Fusion Cyber.
  • Denmark Tech is the first school within the SFI cohort to partner with Fusion Cyber, and Fusion Cyber is the first certification program of its kind to qualify for SFLA support.
  • “We are thrilled to connect our impactful partnership with Denmark Tech to the mission and work of Student Freedom Initiative,” said Christopher Etesse, CEO of Fusion Cyber.

ATSG Highlights Progress in Third Annual Sustainability Report

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Other Transport, Security, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Environment, Other Philanthropy, Air, Transport, Asset Management, Sustainability, Finance, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Fund Raising, Professional Services, Foundation, Philanthropy, Technology, Transportation, Travel, Organization, Airbus A330, Risk, ATSG, Airbus, A321, Air Transport Services Group, Computer security, A330, Audit committee

Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATSG), the world’s largest lessor of freighter aircraft, has published its 2023 Sustainability Report to provide information about significant sustainability efforts made by the company in 2023.

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  • Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATSG), the world’s largest lessor of freighter aircraft, has published its 2023 Sustainability Report to provide information about significant sustainability efforts made by the company in 2023.
  • Creating the ATSG Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the communities where ATSG operates.
  • “We are proud of the progress the ATSG team has made in 2023, but we recognize that there is still more work to be done," said Hete.
  • To learn more about ATSG’s environmental, social and governance efforts and view the full Sustainability Report, visit https://www.atsginc.com/responsibility/sustainability.

Ed Freedman’s Stable Road Foundation Named Founding Member of Imua Family Services’ New Visionary Hui

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Social Services, Children, Family, Professional Services, Philanthropy, Consumer, Fund Raising, Foundation, Health, Education, Nursing

Stable Road Foundation, a community nonprofit founded by Maui-based philanthropist Ed Freedman, has been honored by Imua Family Services as a founding member of its new Visionary Hui.

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  • Stable Road Foundation, a community nonprofit founded by Maui-based philanthropist Ed Freedman, has been honored by Imua Family Services as a founding member of its new Visionary Hui.
  • Freedman will be hosting the inaugural meeting of the Visionary Hui at his home on Stable Road on a date to be determined.
  • This year’s theme is “Cleopatra’s Ball.”
    “Ever since we were founded, Imua Family Services has been one of our closest friends,” says Pablo Rendon, executive director of Stable Road Foundation.
  • “I am so thankful for Ed and the Stable Road Foundation being part of launching such a meaningful program.

Elevance Health Foundation Names Professional Basketball Player Kevin Love as Next Elevance Health Champion

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Managed Care, Other Health, Sports, Entertainment, Philanthropy, Mental Health, Hospitals, Celebrity, Fund Raising, Foundation, Other Philanthropy, Health, Basketball, Love, Organization, Mental, Health equity, Partnership, Elevance Health, Public, Minnesota Timberwolves, Mental health, University, Overalls, Athlete, KLF, Kevin Love, Cavalier, NBA, Nursing

The Elevance Health Foundation , the philanthropic arm of Elevance Health Inc., today announces professional basketball player Kevin Love as its latest Elevance Health Champion.

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  • The Elevance Health Foundation , the philanthropic arm of Elevance Health Inc., today announces professional basketball player Kevin Love as its latest Elevance Health Champion.
  • The Elevance Health Champion campaign is a program within Elevance Health CARES, Inc., a public charity created to complement the work Elevance Health Foundation does to advance health equity across America.
  • To date, this partnership, Elevance Health associates, Elevance Health Foundation and Elevance Health CARES have raised nearly $125,000 for the Kevin Love Fund.
  • To learn more and consider joining Kevin Love and Elevance Health in promoting mental health by making a donation, please visit elevancehealth.benevity.org/community.

Skoll Foundation Announces the Winners of 2024 Skoll Award for Social Innovation

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Public Policy, Media, Children, Communications, Public Safety, Transport, Elections, Campaigns, Other Technology, Other Philanthropy, Government, Technology, Public Transport, Primary, Secondary, Education, Fund Raising, Foundation, Women, General Health, Men, Health, Social Services, Family, Social Activism, Professional Services, Philanthropy, Consumer, Skoll Foundation, Democracy, Organization, Social innovation, Farmer, Sköll, Hunger, Name, School, Public, Research, Policy, Child, Native, Death, Poverty, New Theatre, Jeffrey Skoll, Malnutrition, Creativity, Safety, BST, Social change, Movement, Parent, Fatality, Violence, Food, Renewable energy

The Skoll Foundation has announced the four organizations that will receive the 2024 Skoll Award for Social Innovation, which highlights leaders and organizations that advance transformational social change around the world.

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  • The Skoll Foundation has announced the four organizations that will receive the 2024 Skoll Award for Social Innovation, which highlights leaders and organizations that advance transformational social change around the world.
  • Every year, the Skoll Award for Social Innovation recognizes exemplary leaders and organizations creating a more sustainable, peaceful, and prosperous world.
  • The Awardees will be celebrated during the 21st Skoll World Forum at the 2024 Awards for Social Innovation Ceremony, taking place on Thursday, April 11, 4:30-6 p.m. BST at the New Theatre in Oxford, England and virtually.
  • “Global challenges are mounting at an increasing pace,” said Don Gips, CEO of the Skoll Foundation.

NTHU Launches Tsing Hua Talent Development Fund to Enhance Academic Excellence

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Fund Raising, Other Philanthropy, Philanthropy, University, Education, College, Research, Development, Technology management, NTHU, Professor, National Tsing Hua University, Publishing, Faculty, Research and development, Finance Secretary (India), Financial endowment, Multimedia, USD, Management

National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan launched the Tsing Hua Talent Development Fund to attract and retain exceptional faculty members.

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  • National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan launched the Tsing Hua Talent Development Fund to attract and retain exceptional faculty members.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240402305444/en/
    NTHU launched the Tsing Hua Talent Development Fund to attract and retain exceptional faculty members.
  • Setting up the Tsing Hua Talent Development Fund is a key strategy component.
  • Po-Wen Chiu, NTHU Vice President for Research and Development, explained that the Tsing Hua Talent Development Fund operates sustainably by utilizing donations, proceeds from industry-academia collaboration, and dividends from the fund.

Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines awards nearly $20 million to support communities through the Member Impact Fund

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Professional Services, Philanthropy, Other Philanthropy, Fund Raising, Finance, Foundation, Banking, Organization, Humanity, Economic development, Boys & Girls Club, Capitol Hill, Saipan, Housing, FHLB, Federal Home Loan Banks, Work, Commonwealth

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) joined efforts with 94 financial institution members to provide nearly $20 million to hundreds of non-profit and government organizations.

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  • The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) joined efforts with 94 financial institution members to provide nearly $20 million to hundreds of non-profit and government organizations.
  • The Member Impact Fund is one way FHLB Des Moines supports a strong community banking system, which is foundational to a thriving community.
  • The more than 500 grants combining both member institutions and FHLB Des Moines awards range from $10,000 to $5.13 million, bringing the total awarded to more than $26 million.
  • U.S territories: $20,000 was awarded to each U.S. territory
    FHLB Des Moines created the Member Impact Fund in 2023 to provide support and funding to targeted communities within its district.

Chetu Foundation Joins United Nations’ Celebration of Akshaya Patra’s Child Hunger-Fighting Success in India

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Children, Primary, Secondary, Education, Technology, Other Consumer, Philanthropy, Other Philanthropy, Software, Fund Raising, Foundation, Consumer, Hunger, ISKCON Temple, Bangalore, United, Atal, United Nations, Child, Akshaya Patra, Meal, Multimedia, Government, Akshaya Patra Foundation, Parent, UN, Residential care

Today, the Chetu Foundation – the non-profit entity of global software solutions provider Chetu – attended a special event at the United Nations as a supporter of Akshaya Patra, and its UN-recognized mission to fight child hunger in India.

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  • Today, the Chetu Foundation – the non-profit entity of global software solutions provider Chetu – attended a special event at the United Nations as a supporter of Akshaya Patra, and its UN-recognized mission to fight child hunger in India.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240401413757/en/
    "We are thrilled that the United Nations has recognized India's success in addressing child hunger," said Shaili Bansal, executive director of the Chetu Foundation.
  • Earlier this year, the Chetu Foundation donated $60,000 to Akshaya Patra to help feed students in India.
  • Navin Goel, CEO of Akshaya Patra Foundation USA, expressed the organization's honor at being recognized for successfully combatting child hunger in India.