Donors - Publications - Faculty & Research

17 Aug 2011
News

Breath of Life

bioreactor had been used to seed a patient’s stem cells onto a donor trachea, so treatment was limited by the supply of donor organs. Now we know the bioreactor can seed a patient’s cells onto a manmade... View Details

Keywords: stem cell research; Ambulatory Health Care Services; Health, Social Assistance

16 Sep 2020
Blog Post

Turning a Moment into a Movement: How the Anti-Racism Fund Co-Founders are Fighting Racism and Encouraging Other Companies to Do Their Part

process that educates and engages donors and anti-racism allies. By building a platform that explains how donors can make an impact through the ARF four Pillars of Purpose - Justice System Reform, Education... View Details

Keywords: All Industries

01 Sep 2010
News

Faculty Research Online

The Hard Work of Measuring Social Impact Donors are placing nonprofits on the hot seat to measure social performance. Problem is, there is little agreement on what those metrics should be. Associate Professor Alnoor Ebrahim discusses how... View Details

Keywords: Securities, Commodities, and Other Financial Investments; Finance

01 Dec 2011
News

The Personal Touch

Timken Investing in HBS What Keeps HBS Ahead? You Do! Donor Spotlight Research With Impact: Changing Global Health Practices FAQ Monica Dodi and Jacob Navon (both MBA ’84) Wanting to maintain and leverage the momentum of the Class of... View Details

Keywords: reunion

01 Jun 2017
News

@Soldiers Field

Understanding how the brain’s cognitive system relates to social and economic phenomena—including financial markets—was the focus of an April workshop on Belief Formation and Prediction, sponsored by the Behavioral Finance and Financial Stability Project. Chaired by... View Details

01 Jun 2016
News

Fellowships Have Impact

More than 500 fellowship donors and recipients gathered on April 21 in Shad Hall for the annual MBA Fellowship Dinner. (photo by Susan Young) “The generosity of donors has acted as a quiet reminder to me to... View Details

01 Jun 2016
News

New Conventions

Illustration by Dongik Lee HBS hosts some 700 events a year, ranging from research conferences to symposia to student shows. In April, the School broke ground on Klarman Hall. At the heart of this new state-of-the-art convening center is a flexible auditorium that will... View Details

01 Jun 2001
News

Hawes Hall Makes Tip-Top Progress

On a warm day in late April, the HBS community gathered to celebrate progress made in the construction of Hawes Hall, a three-story, 47,000-square-foot classroom building designed by the firm of Einhorn Yaffee Prescott. The “topping out” ceremony, a Viking tradition... View Details

Keywords: Construction of Buildings; Construction

01 Dec 2008
News

Wyss Gift Sets Harvard Record

Engineer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist HansjÃ¶rg Wyss (MBA ’65) has made a gift of $125 million to Harvard University to create the Hansjörg Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering. It is the largest individual gift in Harvard’s history. The institute... View Details

01 Sep 2014
News

Kresge’s Afterlife

Illustration by David Plunkert Alumni looking to reminisce about Kresge Hall might want to book a trip to Jamaica. That was one of the destinations for the 50 truckloads of household and office goods that HBS donated to non-profits as part of its recycling of the... View Details

Keywords: Dan Morrell

01 Jun 2001
News

Point, Click, Give: Internet Fuels Philanthropic Fundraising Revolution

to “The e-Philanthropy Revolution,” a recent working paper by HBS professor James E. Austin. His study of more than 150 WEBSEs illuminates the dynamics, challenges, and strategies of this nascent industry that links potential donors to... View Details

Keywords: Anne Kavanagh; News, Library, Internet, and Other Services; Information

27 Apr 2017
News

Ensuring That Students Can Pursue Their Dreams

Jennifer Kelm Sergio (MBA 2010) (photo by Tori Soper) Jennifer Kelm Sergio (MBA 2010) (photo by Tori Soper) DONOR: Jennifer D. Kelm (MBA 2010) Fellowship FORMER RECIPIENT: Michael J. (MBA 1962) and Mary C. Johnston Fellowship Jennifer Kelm Sergio (MBA 2010) remembers... View Details

01 Sep 2013
News

The Secret Sauce

Susan and Scott Hawkins Email communication was key to achieving a class best of 53 percent participation. When asked to lead his class's 30th Reunion Gift participation efforts, Atlanta-based real estate developer Scott Hawkins was up for the challenge. Partnering... View Details

Keywords: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services

08 May 2020
In Practice

Nonprofits Hurt by COVID-19 Must Hoard Cash to Hold On

survey by the Charities Aid Foundation of America. A staggering 97 percent of respondents expect their funding to decline during the next 12 months as the struggling economy and social distancing hurts fundraising efforts. What can nonprofit leaders and View Details

Keywords: by Danielle Kost

01 Mar 2016
News

Expressions of Support

confidence we have in the Dean and other leaders at the School. Innovations such as HBX and FIELD are a great way to inspire donors to underwrite the future.” Marc Lipschultz and Jacob Doft (both MBA 1995) (photo credits: Chris Taggart;... View Details

01 May 2013
News

C. Bruce Johnstone, MBA 1966

Many generous donors support the School. Some go further, assuming responsibility for fundraising at HBS. As HBS Fund Chair from 1998 to 2003, Bruce Johnstone led almost 1,000 volunteers each year and helped set a succession of... View Details

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Charitable Remainder Trust - Alumni

friends who make planned gifts to HBS Learn More Donor Stories Christopher Harland (MBA 1984) Christopher Harland established a charitable remainder trust to help HBS maintain its excellence and attract the most talented faculty and... View Details

01 Jun 2016
News

A Roundabout Path

Friedlander’s time at HBS and he’s enjoyed meeting members of the donor family and expressing his appreciation for their support. (photo by Susan Young) “Because of this assistance, I can imagine myself doing something that involves risk,... View Details

01 Jun 2003
News

Fellowships Celebrated

donors and recipients gathered on campus in late April for the third annual Fellowship Dinner. The event brings together those who support financial aid at HBS and the students who benefit from their generosity. This year’s student... View Details