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Boston Magazine, Most Influential People in Boston Philanthropy
Named one of the Top 25 Most Influential People in Boston Philanthropy by Boston Magazine in 2013.
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- 01 Jun 2012
- News
The Power of Philanthropy
When their son Joey died of cystic fibrosis in 1986 at age 12, Kathy and Joe O’Donnell (MBA 1971) vowed to fight the disease. O’Donnell, at the time the president of the Boston Concessions Group, joined with Vertex Pharmaceuticals and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to...
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- 02 Aug 2021
- Blog Post
ALUMNI WORK TO REVERSE BIAS THROUGH PHILANTHROPY
business and society. Two new ventures led by HBS alumni are leveraging the power of philanthropy in the fight against racism. By retooling traditional philanthropic models in distinctive ways, the New Commonwealth Racial Equity and...
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- 2008
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Philanthropy and the Non-profit Sector
By: Arthur C. Brooks
Brooks, Arthur C. "Philanthropy and the Non-profit Sector." In Understanding America: The Anatomy of an Exceptional Nation, edited by Peter Schuck and James Q. Wilson, 539–562. New York: PublicAffairs, 2008.
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I give therefore I have: Philanthropy and Prosperity
We suggest and document a surprising means by which people can feel wealthier: giving their money away. We suggest that just as acts of conspicuous generosity signal wealth and power to others, they trigger feelings of subjective wealth and power in the giver--despite...
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- January 13, 2003
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The Pluses in Corporate Philanthropy
By: Michael E. Porter and Mark R. Kramer
Keywords:
Strategy
Porter, Michael E., and Mark R. Kramer. "The Pluses in Corporate Philanthropy." Boston Globe (January 13, 2003).
- 13 Jan 2003
- News
The Pluses in Corporate Philanthropy
- 28 Oct 2010
- News
Tata’s Top Executive Embraces Philanthropy
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A Tradition of Philanthropy - Alumni
Giving A Tradition of Philanthropy Giving A Tradition of Philanthropy Investing in Leadership Donor support advances the School's mission Institutions are made great by the people who support them, and for...
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Strategic Philanthropy for a Complex World
By: John Kania, Mark R. Kramer and Patty Russell
Kania, John, Mark R. Kramer, and Patty Russell. "Strategic Philanthropy for a Complex World." Stanford Social Innovation Review 12, no. 3 (Summer 2014): 26–33.
- July 2019
- Case
Piramal Foundation: The Business of Philanthropy
By: Vikram Gandhi and Mahima Rao-Kachroo
The Piramal Foundation was launched by diversfied Indian conglomerate, the Piramal Group, to improve the healthcare services and quality of education of India’s economically and socially disadvantaged. The foundation operates under three verticals—‘Piramal Foundation...
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Keywords:
Social Enterprise;
Philanthropy and Charitable Giving;
Education;
Health Care and Treatment;
Performance Improvement;
Growth and Development Strategy;
Education Industry;
Health Industry;
India
Gandhi, Vikram, and Mahima Rao-Kachroo. "Piramal Foundation: The Business of Philanthropy." Harvard Business School Case 520-011, July 2019.
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Philanthropy - Institute For Strategy And Competitiveness
HBS ISC Research Areas Research Areas Antitrust & Competition Policy CEO Leadership Environmental Quality Innovation & Innovative Capacity Philanthropy Social Progress Index Philanthropy View Details
- 24 Apr 2014
- News
Applying business practices to grassroots philanthropy
Andrea Chemayeff (MBA 1998) talks about applying business skills to her work providing food and coats for the needy through the Bridgeport Rescue Mission in Connecticut. (Published April 2014)
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- 21 Apr 2014
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Spirit of philanthropy advances Executive Education
During his 50-year career, Tata Group chairman emeritus Ratan Tata (AMP 71, 1975) has become one of India’s most respected business leaders. As head of the Tata Trusts, he is also a champion of philanthropic efforts supporting educational programs, social and community...
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- 05 Feb 2014
- News
Norway's Ringnes Blends Philanthropy and Art
- 05 Feb 2013
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How Local Events Affect Corporate Philanthropy
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A Campus Built on Philanthropy | About
A Campus Built on Philanthropy Philanthropy has played a significant role in the development of the HBS campus, beginning with an extraordinary gift from financier George F. Baker. Established in 1908 with...
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