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New Philanthropy Capital co-founder steps down
Gavyn Davies, the political and City veteran and co-founder of philanthropic think-tank New Philanthropy Capital, has stepped down. Davies, former chairman of the BBC and now chairman of Fulcrum Asset Management and head of the Fulcrum Investment Committee, is leaving the consultant after eight years…
Author: Wealth Bulletin
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Universities jointly honour ‘Chuck’ Feeney, the founder of The Atlantic Philanthropies
The universities of Ireland, North and South, have conferred an honorary Doctorate of Laws (LLD) on Charles F. “Chuck” Feeney founder of The Atlantic Philanthropies. The degree was conferred to give public honour and thanks to Chuck Feeney for his incredible support of the Irish…
Author: University College Dublin
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Atlantic Philanthropies Founder Chuck Feeney interviewed on the Pat Kenny Show, RTE (Ireland)
RTE Radio 1 – Today with Pat Kenny – 5 May, 2009 Billionaire philanthropist discusses his life and work including his connection to the Duty Free shopping industry – Interview: Chuck Feeney, Founder of The Atlantic Philanthropies (11:44am)
Author: RTE Radio 1
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Communities In Schools Founder Bill Milliken to Be Honored With a 2009 National Jefferson Award for Public Service
ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Communities In Schools, the nation’s largest dropout prevention organization, is proud to announce that its founder, Bill Milliken, will be a recipient of the 2009 National Jefferson Award for Public Service from the American Institute for Public Service. Milliken…
Author: Communities In Schools
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KIPP Co-Founder David Levin on Comedy Central's The Colbert Report
Link to Episode Video On Wednesday, October 1, 2008, Dave Levin, Co-Founder of KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) appeared on Comedy Central’s The Colbert Report. Click on the link above to watch the episode. Dave Levin appears in the third segment. KIPP is a national…
Author: The Colbert Report
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DFS co-founder funds NI justice projects
Original Source By John Frank-Keyes Irish-American billionaire and co-founder of the Duty Free Shoppers group Chuck Feeney is set to match British government funding for community-based restorative justice projects in Northern Ireland right across the political spectrum. It is the first time the UK government…
Author: Travel Retail Executive News Digest
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Our Founder's 80th: a Tribute
Our Founder, Chuck Feeney, turns 80 tomorrow. Visit our special site dedicated to his legacy of “Giving While Living”. >>Visit the site
Author: The Atlantic Phianthropies
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Philanthropy Heroes Honoured at Inyathelo Awards
Twelve extraordinary individuals have been honoured at the prestigious annual Inyathelo Philanthropy Awards, including a couple of friends who set up an organisation to support refugees and asylum seekers, the founder of the ‘Spread the Luv Movement’ and Jack Ginsberg, a passionate supporter of South…
Author: Inyathelo: The South African Institute for Advancement
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Four Successful Innovators Earn UCSF’s Highest Honor
By Leland Kim on April 3, 2012 Susan Desmond-Hellmann, MD, MPH, will bestow the University’s highest honor to four internationally renowned innovators and leaders for outstanding contributions in areas associated with UCSF’s mission to advance health worldwide. She will present the UCSF Medal at the 2012 Founder’s Day…
Author: University of California, San Francisco
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NonProfit Times Announces Influential Top 50 for 2009
Original Source The NonProfit Times, a leading business publication covering the nonprofit sector, has released its annual Power and Influence Top 50 list, which this year reflects the growing importance of the national service movement. This year’s list also boasts the P&I debut of eighteen…
Author: Philanthropy News Digest