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- 22 Jun 2023
- News
Book Smart
these children to have the same opportunity. Risher had been an executive at Amazon and Microsoft, so he certainly knew plenty about tech and business. He also had connections, such as Steve Kessel, longtime head of Kindle, who heard the story of the abandoned library... View Details
- 20 Jan 2016
- News
Water for the World
gave over $1 million worth of water to them at the time. I think we were the biggest donator of water at the time. “At Harvard, it was probably the best time of my life. I learned a lot and I realized how important the work we do is, not... View Details
- 02 Jun 2008
- Research & Ideas
Spending on Happiness
prosocially on others (giving gifts to friends, donating to charities) rather than on themselves (buying flat-screen televisions). Q: What are the psychological factors involved when it comes to individuals and feelings they encounter... View Details
Keywords: by Sarah Jane Gilbert
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Paolo Tosato
friends, her teaching colleagues, and her past students. I was humbled when I saw the gratitude she had earned by nurturing and donating her talents. At that moment, I realized what her final gift was: showing me how to live my life. I... View Details
- 07 Jul 2016
- News
Rescuing Fresh Food to End Hunger in Australia
Australia’s largest supermarket chains, as evidence of success. The grocery giant makes weekly food donations from 550 of its stores and enjoys significant employee engagement. “What we do with Coles is the best example in Australia—and... View Details
- 06 May 2013
- Research & Ideas
How Local Events Shake Up Corporate Philanthropy
in damage to the local community), local corporate philanthropy did increase in the short term. But in cases of large disasters such as Hurricane Katrina, donations from local firms decreased in the aftermath. "After a threshold of... View Details
Keywords: by Carmen Nobel
- 27 Mar 2019
- News
German Family to Give $11M After Learning Extent of Nazi Past
After an internal investigation revealed his company’s historic ties to Nazi Germany, JAB Holdings’ managing partner Peter Harf (MBA 1974) announced that the company intends to donate 10 million euros to a yet-to-be-determined charity.... View Details
- 25 Apr 2014
- News
An investment in meaningful results
meaningful and measurable results. It is supported entirely by its board of directors; all public donations go directly to programs and services. "Wanting to help your neighbors isn't enough. Proving how to help them effectively is the... View Details
- 24 Apr 2014
- News
The 'multiplier effect' of supporting education
which has a multiplier effect. We helped the British School of Rio; we donated buildings, labs, and a theater.” Maria notes, “Education for us is number one. Since we’ve been together we believe that living in a country like Brazil you... View Details
- 24 Apr 2014
- News
MBAs take their business acumen on the road
and hit the road this summer. Alaoui recalls the work MBAxAmerica did for Sebastian Jackson, owner of the Detroit barbershop Social Club Grooming Co. Jackson wanted to donate hair shavings to accelerate compost for urban renewal projects.... View Details
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George Pierce Baker Courtyard | About
Bower (MBA 1930) were instrumental in coordinating donations from 112 corporations to fund Baker Hall’s construction. The decision to name the building for Dean Baker was made by Harvard University’s governing boards in recognition of the... View Details
- 01 Mar 2008
- News
Class of 2007 Fellowship Awarded
decision complicated by the fact that he and his wife had a baby last summer. Between his studies, his work experiences, and the arrival of his daughter, Kim describes his time at HBS as “phenomenal.” “It has been a great year,” he says with a wide smile. Class Gift... View Details
- 08 Mar 2018
- News
How HBS Gives Back
Staff volunteers from across HBS pitch in to help sort donations at the Cradles to Crayons warehouse in Brighton A recent installment of Up Close—which features the day-to-day work of HBS and the people who do it—offers a look at the... View Details
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What are the top resources for nonprofit company/sector research?
target="new">Chronicle of Philanthropy: Our subscription to the online product includes access to articles, a jobs section, and interactive features. A Facts and Figures section includes data on donors, charities & foundations, corporate View Details
- 01 Dec 1996
- News
Meditations on the Bottom Line
pastoral environment of Kripalu was shattered in the fall of 1994, when the resident spiritual leader was forced to resign due to sexual misconduct. Many ashram residents left in disillusionment, donations to the center fell off... View Details
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The Permanent Exhibit - Option Pricing in Theory & Practice: The Nobel Prize Research of Robert C. Merton - Exhibits - Historical Collections
Economic Sciences Chicago Board of Options Exchange Exhibit Home Robert C. Merton at Nobel Prize Award Ceremony, 1997. Jonas Ekstromer, Photographer. Robert Cox Merton Papers, HBS Archives, Baker Library Historical Collections In 2005, HBS Professor Robert Merton... View Details
- 01 Dec 2015
- News
Snapping Up Voters
supporters to donate and volunteer to one where they can persuade undecided voters. At Snapchat, the mobile app known for its ephemeral messaging, prospective targets are likely to be much younger than those who can be reached elsewhere... View Details
Keywords: Sasha Issenberg
- 24 Jun 2014
- News
Gary (MBA 1963) and Terie Roubos
priorities. Working with the Gift Planning office, the Rouboses established a charitable gift annuity with their donation of appreciated stock. This unique way of giving benefits Terie for life, assists them with their tax planning, and... View Details
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Turning a Moment into a Movement: How the Anti-Racism Fund Co-Founders are Fighting Racism and Encouraging Other Companies to Do Their Part - Recruiting
that would distribute funds to four organizations equally, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, The Loveland Foundation, Reclaim the Block, and The Bail Project.” The GoFundMe page for the newly formed Anti-Racism Fund raised $40,000 in less than 12 hours, with... View Details
- 08 Nov 2010
- Research & Ideas
How to Fix a Broken Marketplace
An economic handyman of sorts, Alvin E. Roth fixes broken markets. As a Nobel Prize-winning pioneer in the field of market design, the Harvard Business School professor cofounded a kidney donation matching system for New England,... View Details