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| Mar 14, 2007 |
A Regional Canyonlands Park System
On the first page of “Canyonlands: The Creation of a San Diego Regional Canyonlands Park” appears a curious juxtaposition of two graphic images.
One is a depiction of a set of human lungs, with stem branches, lobes, ... Go to Detail
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| Nov 28, 2006 |
Project Seeks to Raise Green for the Environment
Former Microsoft executive Aaron Contorer settled in San Diego two years ago, aiming to start a software company. He found that his heart just wasn't in it.
Contorer, 39, soon discovered what he really wanted to do: Jumpstart th... Go to Detail
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| Aug 03, 2006 |
Giving A Boost To Philanthropy
I have the good fortune to work with philanthropists every single day. Not Warren Buffett or Bill and Melinda Gates, but good people right here in San Diego County who are all, in their own ways, making a significant contribution to the well-be... Go to Detail
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| Jul 31, 2006 |
Foster Home Services Expand With $500K Donation
The San Diego Social Venture Partners has given the Angels Foster Family Agency and La Cuna more than $500,000 in grants and in-kind business consulting services. Both organizations place foster babies and toddlers into safe, loving homes. The ... Go to Detail
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| Jan 19, 2006 |
How Venture Philanthropy is Making Non-Profits More Accountable
Throughout his successful business career, entrepreneur Alan Sorkin had a long history of involvement with numerous charitable organizations. Yet, he was frustrated because he wanted a higher level of personal participation.... Go to Detail
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| Nov 21, 2005 |
Breaking the Cycle of Abuse and Poverty
Angela’s son Robert was born when she was 16 years old. At first, Angela, now 18, lived with Robert’s father.
Then he went to jail, and she turned to YES (Youth Empowerment Services) for Haven, a program for pre... Go to Detail |
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| Mar 07, 2005 |
When Givers Get Together
"Giving circles" let you have more of a say in where your charitable dollars are going If your name is Bill Gates (of Seattle), you have considerable say in how your philanthropic dollars are used. But if your name is Bill Allen (of H... Go to Detail
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| Feb 24, 2005 |
HDF Awarded for Education Research Tools
Human Development Foundation, which offers encouragement and educational opportunities to underprivileged children, received some encouragement of its own earlier this month when it was given the Salute to Excellence Award for Excellence in Tec... Go to Detail
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| Jan 01, 2004 |
The Change Masters - The Top 25 Groups That Are Changing the World
How do you solve the world's problems? With creativity, passion, and the savvy to turn scarce resources into big impact. Meet the winners of the 2005 Fast Company/Monitor Group Social Capitalist Awards.
How l... Go to Detail
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| May 14, 2004 |
Business People Lend their Talents to Worthy Organizations
As a busy and successful businessman, Dale Stein used to have a way of dealing with the nonprofits that always seemed to hover nearby.
"I told them: 'You need money? I'll write you a check. And if I give... Go to Detail
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| May 01, 2002 |
Shaking the Foundations
Sanjay Chopra is an astute donor. The founder of two technology companies recently joined 59 other fledgling philanthropists to give $50,000 to KidsVoice, a Pittsburgh nonprofit that provides legal services to children in juvenile court. The gr... Go to Detail
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