Posse Foundation

Santa Clara University Embarks on a Five-Year Partnership with The Posse Foundation to Recruit 50 Scholars

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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“The partnership with The Posse Foundation is an important part of our mission-based commitment to facilitating greater social mobility in our world,” said President Julie Sullivan.

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  • “The partnership with The Posse Foundation is an important part of our mission-based commitment to facilitating greater social mobility in our world,” said President Julie Sullivan.
  • Santa Clara University is the first Jesuit university to become a Posse partner and one of only three universities in California, joining Pomona College and Pepperdine University.
  • “I am thrilled to welcome Santa Clara University, whose vision to educate citizens and leaders of competence, conscience, and compassion, so closely aligns with the Posse mission, as our latest university partner,” said Deborah Bial, president and founder of The Posse Foundation.
  • As part of the partnership, Posse also provides yearly mentorship training for staff leaders and for a Santa Clara faculty member who will meet frequently with the Posse Scholars on campus, both as a group and individually.

Villanova University Receives $20 Million Gift from Bancel Philanthropies

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, today announced a $20 million gift from Bancel Philanthropies to support students enrolled at Villanova as part of the University’s partnership with The Posse Foundation, one of the most prestigious college access, success and youth leadership development programs in the U.S.

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  • Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, today announced a $20 million gift from Bancel Philanthropies to support students enrolled at Villanova as part of the University’s partnership with The Posse Foundation, one of the most prestigious college access, success and youth leadership development programs in the U.S.
  • “On behalf of the entire University, I would like to express my deepest gratitude for this remarkable gift,” said the Rev.
  • Villanova announced its partnership with The Posse Foundation in 2019 and the first group of Villanova Posse Scholars, recruited from New Orleans, will graduate in May 2024.
  • “This gift from Bancel Philanthropies helps to advance academic excellence at Villanova, ensuring that exceptional students who otherwise may not have joined our University community have the opportunity to do so.”

Deloitte US Announces $1.5 Billion Social Impact Investment to Foster a More Equitable Society

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Deloitte announced a $1.5 billion investment in social impact focused on three areas vital to helping create equity in society: education and workforce development, financial inclusion, and health equity. This investment builds off Deloitte's existing social responsibility efforts and leverages cross-sector capabilities that have been established and evolved over the organization's more than 175-year history.

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  • This investment builds off Deloitte's existing social responsibility efforts and leverages cross-sector capabilities that have been established and evolved over the organization's more than 175-year history.
  • Through this 10-year commitment, Deloitte will work with leaders, organizations, and communities closest to the issues to help build pathways for social mobility and economic prosperity.
  • To start, Deloitte is making a five-year investment to supplement capabilities that can enhance the Foundation's efforts to deliver on its mission.
  • "Deloitte is proud to work with innovative and forward-thinking organizations to make a sustained impact together," said Alicia Rose, deputy CEO at Deloitte.

Vista Equity Partners Expands Firm’s Internship Program with Opportunities for Rising College Sophomores

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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Vista Equity Partners (Vista), a leading global investment firm focused exclusively on enterprise software, data and technology-enabled businesses, today announced the expansion of the Firms internship program to provide new opportunities for rising college sophomores.

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  • Vista Equity Partners (Vista), a leading global investment firm focused exclusively on enterprise software, data and technology-enabled businesses, today announced the expansion of the Firms internship program to provide new opportunities for rising college sophomores.
  • Fifty-three percent of college graduates obtain full-time roles from internships or internship contacts.1 Yet, the traditional private equity recruiting model which prioritizes candidates at an Associate level limits opportunities for college students.
  • Vista identified KIPP and Posse as leaders in supporting students from underrepresented backgrounds and has created the Rising Sophomore program, a six-week paid internship program across Vistas offices focused on developing professional skills and networks.
  • I am thrilled to continue our internship partnership with Vista Equity Partners, said Tevera Stith, Vice President, KIPP Foundations Alumni Impact.

RODAN + FIELDS ADVANCES COMMITMENT TO DO GOOD, DONATES $1.55 MILLION TO EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE

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Friday, August 12, 2022
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Launched in August 2021, the Fund will invest a total of $5 Million USD over 3 years to empower young people to lead social and environmental change.

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  • Launched in August 2021, the Fund will invest a total of $5 Million USD over 3 years to empower young people to lead social and environmental change.
  • "We believe that philanthropy is a powerful tool to empower young people to become leaders and positive change agents in their communities," said Lindsay Vignoles, Director of Environmental, Social, and Governance, Rodan + Fields.
  • According to Jessica Raefield, Chief Human Resources Officer, Rodan + Fields, "The next generation will inherit what the current one leaves behind.
  • Rodan + Fields is proud of its regimen-based skincare and award-winning innovation, powerful direct selling business model and global Independent Consultant Community.

ADT Appoints William M. Lewis Jr. to the Company’s Board of Directors

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
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We are pleased to welcome Bill to our board of directors, said ADTs Chairman, Marc Becker.

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  • We are pleased to welcome Bill to our board of directors, said ADTs Chairman, Marc Becker.
  • He brings broad new perspective to the ADT board as it develops and grows safe, smart, and sustainable customer solutions.
  • Its a pleasure to join ADTs board of directors and be part of this iconic companys exciting future, Lewis said.
  • Lewis was designated by Apollo and will replace Matthew Nord, who has retired from the Board.

Delivering Good Names Matthew J. Fasciano as President & CEO

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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Delivering Good, a national 501(c)(3) organization that supports people affected by poverty and tragedy through the distribution of new merchandise donated by retailers and manufacturers, is pleased to announce the hiring of Matthew J. Fasciano, LMSW, JD, as its new President & CEO.

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  • Delivering Good, a national 501(c)(3) organization that supports people affected by poverty and tragedy through the distribution of new merchandise donated by retailers and manufacturers, is pleased to announce the hiring of Matthew J. Fasciano, LMSW, JD, as its new President & CEO.
  • Matthew will take over from Gary F. Simmons, former Delivering Good Board Member, who has acted as Interim CEO during the search process.
  • We are very excited to have Matthew join Delivering Good at such a meaningful time for the organization, said Board Chair, Andrea Weiss.
  • Im excited to take the next step in my career with Delivering Good, said Matthew.

Vassar Announces Launch of Vassar Veterans Initiative

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Thursday, April 7, 2022
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POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y., April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Vassar College will launch the Vassar Veterans Initiative (VassarVets) designed to expand its overall student veterans' outreach and support by establishing an on-campus position dedicated to serving U.S. military veterans, President Elizabeth H. Bradley announced.

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  • POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y., April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Vassar College will launch the Vassar Veterans Initiative (VassarVets) designed to expand its overall student veterans' outreach and support by establishing an on-campus position dedicated to serving U.S. military veterans, President Elizabeth H. Bradley announced.
  • "I am thankful to The Posse Foundation for helping us build the capacity to establish the Vassar Veterans Initiative and expand on what our work with The Posse Foundation has already accomplished."
  • As part of this initiative, Vassar will extend its need-blind admission policy for first-year applicants to U.S. military service members and veterans applying as transfers.
  • U.S. service members and veterans applying to Vassar will be granted application fee waivers and will be guaranteed an admission interview.

Redfin Appoints Brad Singer to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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(NASDAQ: RDFN) Redfin ( www.redfin.com ), the technology-powered real estate brokerage, today announced Brad Singer has joined its board of directors .

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  • (NASDAQ: RDFN) Redfin ( www.redfin.com ), the technology-powered real estate brokerage, today announced Brad Singer has joined its board of directors .
  • For years, he and I have recognized that he would have to leave our board as his other investments become public companies.
  • Once Redfin had recruited someone of Brad Singer's caliber, Bob decided it was finally time not to run for re-election.
  • I am thrilled to welcome Brad Singer to the Redfin board.

Cox Enterprises Names Erin McCandless as Vice President of Commercial Operations

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021
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ATLANTA, Nov. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Enterprises has named Erin McCandless vice president of commercial operations.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Enterprises has named Erin McCandless vice president of commercial operations.
  • She will report toSenior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Jennifer Hightowerand be based in Atlanta.
  • She will oversee legal strategy for commercial operations and integration of acquired companies for Cox and will lead a team responsible for the day-to-day operational and integration matters.
  • Previously, McCandless was vice president and deputy general counsel at Cox Automotive.