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National Philanthropic Trust Appoints Holly Welch Stubbing President and Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
Finance, Consulting, Banking, Accounting, Professional Services, Philanthropy, Fund Raising, Other Philanthropy, Foundation, University, Woman, NPT, Investment, Business administration, Partnership, Trustee, Russell Reynolds Associates, Retirement, Wake Forest University, Inode, Juris, Heisman Trophy, German Marshall Fund, Relief, National Philanthropic Trust, Management

The Board of Trustees of National Philanthropic Trust (NPT), the largest national, independent public charity that manages donor-advised funds (DAFs), and one of the largest grantmaking organizations in the world, is pleased to announce the appointment of Holly Welch Stubbing as NPT’s new president and chief executive officer.

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  • The Board of Trustees of National Philanthropic Trust (NPT), the largest national, independent public charity that manages donor-advised funds (DAFs), and one of the largest grantmaking organizations in the world, is pleased to announce the appointment of Holly Welch Stubbing as NPT’s new president and chief executive officer.
  • Welch Stubbing will assume her roles effective July 1, 2024, upon the retirement of Eileen R. Heisman from NPT.
  • “Holly has all the attributes we wanted in the next leader of NPT and its exceptionally talented team,” said Linda K. Myers, board chair, National Philanthropic Trust.
  • These skills, as well as her keen focus on client service, will deliver long-term value for NPT.”
    Welch Stubbing joins National Philanthropic Trust after serving since 2017 as president and CEO of E4E Relief, a national charitable organization offering emergency financial relief programs for global companies and communities.

Owlstone Medical Secures $6.5 Million to Support Development of Breath-based Diagnostics for Infectious Disease

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, AIDS, Health, Medical Devices, Infectious Diseases, Philanthropy, Foundation, VOC, University, Organic compound, Atlas, University of Oxford, Volatile organic compound, Partnership, Disease, Imperial College London, Viral load, Bill, Melinda French Gates, Medicine, Infection, Diagnosis, HIV, Biomarker, TB, Tuberculosis, Medical imaging

The funding is comprised of a $5 million equity investment to advance Owlstone’s Breath Biopsy platform and $1.5 million in grant funding to develop breath-based diagnostics and identify breath biomarkers for tuberculosis (TB) and HIV.

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  • The funding is comprised of a $5 million equity investment to advance Owlstone’s Breath Biopsy platform and $1.5 million in grant funding to develop breath-based diagnostics and identify breath biomarkers for tuberculosis (TB) and HIV.
  • Owlstone, with support from the foundation, is interested in developing new cost-effective detection technologies for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that could serve as markers of diseases that disproportionately affect the developing world.
  • Billy Boyle, co-founder and CEO at Owlstone Medical, said: “Early diagnosis is a critical determinant of health outcomes.
  • This investment by the Gates Foundation is testament to how Owlstone is uniquely positioned to transform infectious disease diagnosis through our Breath Biopsy platform.

Tractor Supply’s 4-H Spring Paper Clover Fundraiser Has Sprung

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Other Retail, Philanthropy, Specialty, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Retail, Family, Fund Raising, Foundation, Consumer, Parenting, Clover, Tractor Supply Company, Health, Mentorship, Partnership, Trustee, Science, Paper, 4-H, TSCO, Management

Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO ), in partnership with National 4-H Council, announced today the launch of the spring Paper Clover fundraiser, a biannual event that generates millions of dollars in scholarships for 4-H youth.

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  • Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO ), in partnership with National 4-H Council, announced today the launch of the spring Paper Clover fundraiser, a biannual event that generates millions of dollars in scholarships for 4-H youth.
  • From April 24 through May 5, customers can purchase a paper clover at checkout in Tractor Supply stores nationwide or online at TractorSupply.com.
  • Together, they have raised more than $20 million through the Paper Clover campaign, impacting more than 80,000 young people.
  • For more information on Tractor Supply’s Paper Clover campaign in support of 4-H youth, visit www.TractorSupply.com/4H .

Arbor Day Foundation’s ‘Canopy Report’ Examines How America Sees Trees

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Philanthropy, Other Consumer, Consumer, Environment, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Foundation, The Harris Poll, Climate change, Nature, Climate, Health, Canopy, Tree, Arbor Day Foundation, Arbor, Tourism

‘The Canopy Report,’ a new consumer report from the Arbor Day Foundation, takes a deep dive into how America sees trees.

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  • ‘The Canopy Report,’ a new consumer report from the Arbor Day Foundation, takes a deep dive into how America sees trees.
  • “In many ways, the Canopy Report is a resounding affirmation of the power of trees and their critical function in our everyday lives,” said Dan Lambe, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation.
  • It helped to plant and distribute around 50 million trees last year alone in communities and forests around the world.
  • The report’s release comes just days before the Arbor Day national holiday.

Herbalife Signs LA Galaxy Midfielder Riqui Puig to Sports Nutrition Sponsorship

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Sports, General Health, Family, Specialty, Consumer, Soccer, Retail, Teens, Children, Marketing, Licensing (Sports), Communications, Fitness & Nutrition, Philanthropy, Other Education, Health, Foundation, Education, Vitamins, Supplements, Online Retail, Dignity, UEFA Youth League, Supercopa, Segunda División, MLS Cup Playoffs, A Place Called Home, Sport, MLS, Motivation, La Masia, Dignity Health Sports Park, Partnership, VIP, Real Sociedad, History, Galaxy, Athlete, Multimedia, Season, La Liga, FC Barcelona, NSF International, LA Galaxy

Herbalife, a premier health and wellness company, has signed LA Galaxy center midfielder Riqui Puig through the 2025 MLS season.

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  • Herbalife, a premier health and wellness company, has signed LA Galaxy center midfielder Riqui Puig through the 2025 MLS season.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240424794496/en/
    Photo: Riqui Puig, Herbalife-sponsored athlete, wearing the new LA Galaxy 2024 jersey - the Angeleno Kit.
  • “Herbalife represents the gold standard in sports nutrition and making positive change in communities around the world.
  • Herbalife has sponsored the Galaxy's jersey for 17 consecutive seasons, the longest-running jersey sponsorship in MLS history.

n-Lorem Foundation Partners with Hongene Biotech Corporation to Support the Discovery of Personalized ASO Medicines for Nano-rare Patients

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Research, Infectious Diseases, Philanthropy, Biotechnology, General Health, Pharmaceutical, Health, Foundation, Science, Oncology, CDMO, Disease, Mutation, Partnership, Patient, Hope, Life, Pharmaceutical industry

n-Lorem, a nonprofit foundation , announced a new partnership with Hongene Biotech Corporation that supports n-Lorem’s efforts to discover and provide personalized experimental antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) medicines to nano-rare disease patients (1 to 30 patients worldwide) for free, for life.

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  • n-Lorem, a nonprofit foundation , announced a new partnership with Hongene Biotech Corporation that supports n-Lorem’s efforts to discover and provide personalized experimental antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) medicines to nano-rare disease patients (1 to 30 patients worldwide) for free, for life.
  • As part of its commitment to n-Lorem and nano-rare patients, Hongene will provide amidites, compounds essential to developing ASO medicines, to n-Lorem to offset the costs of developing ASO medicines for up to 20 nano-rare patients.
  • “In many cases, nano-rare patients will succumb to their disease without ever having hope of a treatment that will halt their progressive diseases.
  • Thanks to the generosity of Hongene, we will be able to discover and evaluate ASO medicines for nano-rare patients without having to worry about sourcing crucial amidites.

BlackGirlsHack presents SquadCon ‘24: Play to Win; GHV in 2022, and now we are back again!

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Technology, Women, Security, Software, Philanthropy, Internet, Training, Consumer, Foundation, Education, CFP, Human, Research, Knowledge

After a successful inaugural event last year, we are excited to announce the second edition of this premier cybersecurity gathering.

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  • After a successful inaugural event last year, we are excited to announce the second edition of this premier cybersecurity gathering.
  • SquadCon 2024: Play to Win promises to be a must-attend event for professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts.
  • SquadCon continues to bring a wealth of experience, perspectives, stories, and knowledge from professionals at all career levels.
  • We can't wait to start announcing the outstanding line-up of speakers and topics we'll bring to SquadCon 2024.

On the Road Lending Announces Expansion into North Carolina

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Other Consumer, Automotive, Finance, General Automotive, Banking, Professional Services, Philanthropy, Social Services, Consumer, Foundation, OTR, ROAD, Community development financial institution, Treasury, Road, Empowerment, Transport, Freedom, Community development

On the Road Lending, a nonprofit organization that launched in Dallas in 2013 to provide life-changing car loans, is expanding into North Carolina.

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  • On the Road Lending, a nonprofit organization that launched in Dallas in 2013 to provide life-changing car loans, is expanding into North Carolina.
  • “We are thrilled to bring our auto lending program to North Carolina,” said Michelle Corson, On the Road Lending’s founder and CEO.
  • On the Road Lending has already impacted one North Carolinian, Arnett G. He struggled to expand his business beyond local events without a car.
  • OTR FUND I, LLC is an impact investment fund that provides affordable loans to clients of On the Road Lending.

AVI Systems and Technology Partners Team to Contribute More Than $110,000 to the AVIXA Foundation’s Brad Sousa Impact Fund

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Philanthropy, Technology, Audio, Video, Telecommunications, Foundation, Networks, Hardware, QSC, LG, AVIXA, Audio-Technica, Memory, CTS

AVI Systems , the largest global audiovisual and unified collaboration systems integrator, today announced that contributions and pledges to the Brad Sousa Impact Fund established by AVIXA earlier this year have exceeded $110,000.

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  • AVI Systems , the largest global audiovisual and unified collaboration systems integrator, today announced that contributions and pledges to the Brad Sousa Impact Fund established by AVIXA earlier this year have exceeded $110,000.
  • “We contacted dozens of our technology solution partners recently and have obtained a tremendous response to our request to contribute to the Brad Sousa Impact Fund,” said Jeff Stoebner, CEO at AVI Systems.
  • Professionally, Brad was instrumental in his role as Chief Technology Officer at AVI Systems and also served on the AVIXA Board of Directors and on the board of the AVIXA Foundation.
  • Following Sousa’s death, the Brad Sousa Impact Fund was established by AVIXA in January 2024.

Zoetis Foundation Champions Global Veterinarian Education, Well-being, and Livelihoods on World Veterinary Day and Beyond

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
LGBTQ+, General Health, Professional Services, Foundation, Philanthropy, Veterinary, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Consumer, Health, Other Philanthropy, Other Education, Training, University, Other Health, Education, Other Consumer, Women, DEI, United Nations, Veterinarian, Food, Risk, Sustainability, Dream, Animal, Mentorship, FVE, Hunger, Farmer, University college, Knowledge, Environment, Veterinary medicine, Poverty, Livestock, Ministry, Communication, Corporate Affairs, Zoetis, Student

As we celebrate World Veterinary Day, the Zoetis Foundation is proud to support veterinarians around the world today and everyday by providing grant support to initiatives promoting veterinary education, mental well-being, and livelihoods.

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  • As we celebrate World Veterinary Day, the Zoetis Foundation is proud to support veterinarians around the world today and everyday by providing grant support to initiatives promoting veterinary education, mental well-being, and livelihoods.
  • Specifically, the Foundation provides grant support to fund the Zoetis Foundation/AAVMC Dr. Catherine A. Knupp Scholarship and the Zoetis Foundation/AAVMC Veterinary Student Scholarship Program.
  • From 2021 to 2023, the Zoetis Foundation disbursed $4.4 million in funding to support the Veterinary Student Scholarship Program—impacting 800+ students.
  • The Zoetis Foundation is a private charitable organization and is solely funded by Zoetis Inc. , with distinct legal requirements and restrictions.