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- 01 Mar 2003
- News
Dick Franyo: From Banker to Barkeeper
promotional and charitable events, which often are tied to the cleanup of the Chesapeake Bay. (One percent of the bar’s revenues are donated to The Chesapeake Bay Foundation and other conservancy causes.) “At the Boatyard, what we’re... View Details
- 01 Sep 2023
- News
End Game
Illustration by James Steinberg In the 1960s and 1970s, as the environmental movement dawned in the United States, a new generation of activist-minded entrepreneurs appeared. Among them were companies like Body Shop, Aveda, Tom’s of Maine, and Whole Foods—all founded... View Details
- 25 Aug 2014
- News
Jonathan M. Nelson, MBA 1983
companies, VoiceStream Wireless (now called T-Mobile USA), and also launched Hulu and the Yankees Entertainment and Sports Network (although Nelson admits to being an avid Red Sox fan). By following his passion, Jonathan Nelson has achieved extraordinary success. He... View Details
Keywords: Susan Young
- 24 Jan 2020
- News
Clayton M. Christensen Dies at 67
and we will keep you informed on any details as they become available to celebrate Clayton's life. From social media, alumni reflect on the life and impact of Professor Christensen. Others with personal stories to share may do so at: memoriesofclay.com View Details
- 29 Nov 2023
- News
A Holiday Benefit Dinner in LA; Seattle Club Revival Underway
1999), Co-Chair, HBS Angels of Southern California; Leanne Huebner (MBA 1997), the Women’s Initiatives Coordinator; and Joe Grimes (MBA 1988), VP of Communications. Chen says there’s “still time to have fun for a good cause” and interested HBS alumni in the area can... View Details
Keywords: Margie Kelley
- 01 Apr 2024
- News
Generosity Multiplied
There’s little doubt that James Reed (MBA 1990) loves his job. After all, he’s the chairman and CEO of Reed, the United Kingdom’s first and largest jobs website, and he takes the company’s slogan—“Love Mondays”—to heart. Even so, he admits he has a side hustle. When... View Details
- 01 Aug 2014
- News
Success Through Shared Effort
The Class of 2003 had the highest participation rate among all spring 2013 reunion classes, with 61 percent of the class making a gift. With donations totaling $1.77 million, the MBA Class of 2003 set a new 10th Reunion giving record in... View Details
- 01 Dec 2022
- News
Research Brief: Pocket Change
Illustration by Jim Frazier Women and ethnic minorities donate small amounts of money to political candidates in ways that have helped to democratize the American electoral process, suggests Associate Professor Vincent Pons. In his “Small... View Details
Keywords: Jill Radsken
- 10 Aug 2022
- News
Generosity Multiplied
not running the wildly successful recruitment firm, Reed is deeply involved with the Big Give, an innovative match-funding platform that hosts online fundraising appeals for charities. By engaging philanthropists and companies to match View Details
Keywords: Margie Kelley
- 01 Jun 2009
- News
Life-Saving Network
HBS professor Al Roth, along with two economists from Boston College, has created software that facilitates the process of donating kidneys. Through it, transplants can still be arranged even if a willing donor and recipient — a husband... View Details
- 01 Jun 2006
- News
MBA Poker World Series
taking home $24,822 and a $15,000 watch, and automatically earning a $10,000 seat at this summer’s World Series of Poker. Some sixty HBS students took part in the weekend competition. The event also had a fundraising component, which this year resulted in a $20,000... View Details
- 01 Jun 2007
- News
Reaching New Heights
nonprofit to help build schools and libraries in Nepal and supply them with books, the Harbus reported. With expansion into Southeast Asia and soon into Latin America and Africa, Wood’s Room to Read has established 3,600 libraries, built 287 schools, View Details
- 30 Mar 2022
- News
Giving Hope and Comfort
cancer—so it seemed natural to ask guests at the birthday party to consider bringing items to donate to those in need, in lieu of gifts for their children. The party-goers arrived with unwrapped toys, clothing, and books, as well as some... View Details
- 01 Jun 2016
- News
New Conventions
200, 500, or 1,000 people, enabling both intimate interactions and broad reach and impact. The building was made possible by a generous donation from Beth and Seth Klarman (MBA 1982). “When you bring people with talent, vision, and... View Details
- 01 Mar 2010
- News
Hunting Red Balloons
first person or team to locate all ten balloons. Pledging to donate the prize to AIDS research, an HBS team of four students and two professors drew upon the School’s network, including alumni, for the balloon search. Although a group... View Details
- 01 Oct 2000
- News
Laura Scher of Working Assets
and resells it at market rates to consumers. Working Assets takes the equivalent of 1 percent of each person's phone bill and enters it into a nonprofit donation pool that goes each year to a rotating roster of sixty nonprofits voted on... View Details
Keywords: Marguerite Rigoglioso
- 01 Mar 2010
- News
Students Assist Needy Family
donations on behalf of selected families in dire need. Commenting on the students’ effort, Connors said, “It was a great statement about the School and the students.” View Details
- 01 Dec 2022
- News
I Gave at the Office
ways. Some people might be more willing to give at a grocery store when they ask you to donate at the checkout counter. Other people might not give there but instead respond to a letter or email request. I think, rather than asking what... View Details
- 01 Jun 2004
- News
Greenhill Family Gift Enhances Global Research
four continents. In recognition of the School’s leadership role, Gayle and Robert F. Greenhill (MBA ’62) have donated $15 million to establish the Greenhill Family Endowment for Global Research to support a broad range of international... View Details
- 01 Dec 2010
- News
Chinese Executives Give IXP Program a Boost
The Chinese have a long tradition of gift giving, so it wasn’t a complete surprise when the seventeen executives who completed Executive Education’s 2010 Global CEO Program for China decided to show appreciation for their experience. They chose to View Details