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KKR Names Paula Campbell Roberts Chief Investment Strategist for Private Wealth

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the appointment of Paula Campbell Roberts as Chief Investment Strategist for Private Wealth.

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  • KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the appointment of Paula Campbell Roberts as Chief Investment Strategist for Private Wealth.
  • In this newly created role, Ms. Roberts will work closely with KKR’s Global Macro, Balance Sheet and Risk team to deliver actionable investment insights to KKR’s private wealth partners, which include wirehouses, private banks, independent/regional broker-dealers, registered investment advisors (RIAs) and fintech platforms.
  • KKR manages nearly $70 billion in private wealth assets (as of December 31, 2022) through relationships with private wealth firms and a large network of Financial Advisors and RIAs.
  • KKR expects private wealth assets to account for 30-50% of its annual fundraising over the next several years.

India Philanthropy Alliance's Nationwide "India Giving Day" Campaign Receives more than 1,000 Donations to Benefit in India

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The India Philanthropy Alliance (IPA), a network of leading India-focused non-profits in the U.S., announced the results of its inaugural "India Giving Day."  The campaign, which culminated in a national day of giving to India on March 2, attracted more than 1,000 unique donors contributing $1,376,262 to support humanitarian and environmental causes in India.

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  • NEW YORK, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The India Philanthropy Alliance (IPA), a network of leading India-focused non-profits in the U.S., announced the results of its inaugural "India Giving Day."
  •  The campaign, which culminated in a national day of giving to India on March 2, attracted more than 1,000 unique donors contributing $1,376,262 to support humanitarian and environmental causes in India.
  • India Giving Day received a tremendous response from people across the United States, including from the Indian-American community.
  • Rural India Supporting Trust (RIST) was the lead supporter of India Giving Day, with Mastercard and Bank of America as corporate sponsors.

American Friends of Rabin Medical Center Honors Mitchell Moinian, Gary Jacob, Dr Anthony Fauci With Yitzhak Rabin Leadership Awards

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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American Friends of Rabin Medical Center (AFRMC) is pleased to announce it has honored The Moinian Group Principal Mitchell Moinian with the Yitzhak Rabin Philanthropic Leadership Award at the AFRMC 22nd Annual Gala.

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  • American Friends of Rabin Medical Center (AFRMC) is pleased to announce it has honored The Moinian Group Principal Mitchell Moinian with the Yitzhak Rabin Philanthropic Leadership Award at the AFRMC 22nd Annual Gala.
  • AFRMCs Executive Director Rabbi Joshua Plaut closed the evening by announcing the naming of two Rabin Medical Exchange Fellowships in honor of Mitchell Moinian and Gary Jacob at Israels Rabin Medical Center.
  • As a bridge to peace, American Friends of Rabin Medical Center helps to fund Israels premier hospital Rabin Medical Center, which bears Yitzhak Rabins name and honors the late Prime Ministers vision of peace and regional economic prosperity.
  • American Friends of Rabin Medical Center (AFRMC) is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit charitable organization that was established in 1995.

HBS Club of NY Announces New Board Chair and New Board Director

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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With Ms. Farrington's appointment, the Club has, for the first time, a woman in the Board Chair role and, with the election of Clare Peeters as President in 2021, women in both the Board Chair and President positions.

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  • With Ms. Farrington's appointment, the Club has, for the first time, a woman in the Board Chair role and, with the election of Clare Peeters as President in 2021, women in both the Board Chair and President positions.
  • She has served on the Club board since 2008 and chaired its Leadership Dinner in 2016 and the HBS New York Women's Leadership Accelerator conference in 2019.
  • Mr. Kassam commented, "The HBS Club ofNew Yorkis a unique and powerful platform.
  • The Harvard Business School Club of New York is HBS' largest alumni organization globally.

Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Libra Group Launch $1.25 Million 10-Year Fellowship Program for Graduate Students

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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NEW YORK and JERUSALEM, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today the Libra Group and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) announced the creation of Libra Fellows at Hebrew University, a 10-year program for graduate students.

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  • NEW YORK and JERUSALEM, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today the Libra Group and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) announced the creation of Libra Fellows at Hebrew University, a 10-year program for graduate students.
  • Since 2016, Libra Group has partnered with Hebrew University to support students in pursing graduate research and undergraduate exchange programs.
  • We are proud to support Hebrew University in launching this program to benefit leaders and innovators both within Israel and beyond its borders."
  • In addition to the fellowship program, the Libra Group will also invite HU students to apply each year for the company's global internship program.

Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Libra Group Launch $1.25 Million 10-Year Fellowship Program for Graduate Students

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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NEW YORK and JERUSALEM, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today the Libra Group and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) announced the creation of Libra Fellows at Hebrew University, a 10-year program for graduate students.

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  • NEW YORK and JERUSALEM, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today the Libra Group and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) announced the creation of Libra Fellows at Hebrew University, a 10-year program for graduate students.
  • Since 2016, Libra Group has partnered with Hebrew University to support students in pursing graduate research and undergraduate exchange programs.
  • We are proud to support Hebrew University in launching this program to benefit leaders and innovators both within Israel and beyond its borders."
  • In addition to the fellowship program, the Libra Group will also invite HU students to apply each year for the company's global internship program.

D.C. Cyclist to Pedal 62 Miles to Raise Funds for Pediatric Rehab Center Encourages Community to "DCide to Ride for Good" at Wheels of Love in DC on June 12

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Thursday, May 26, 2022
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WASHINGTON, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DC-resident Saul Shamash has committed to cycling 62 miles on June 12th to raise money for pediatric patients at ALYN Hospital, and he is hoping to inspire others who share his passions for helping people with disabilities and for cycling to join him.

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  • Wheels of Love, a charity bike ride for ALYN Hospital, will take place on June 12th in Washington D.C.
  • American Friends of ALYN Hospital (AFAH) is holding its third U.S.-based Wheels of Love charity bike ride fundraiser in the U.S.
  • Saul Shamash personally felt this warm sense of community during his first ALYN ride in 2018 in Israel.
  • "The people that do the ALYN ride make you feel comfortable, included, and cared for," he stated.

Electric Symphony Media Honored as a Finalist in 2022 The Drum Digital Advertising Awards

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Monday, April 11, 2022
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HOBOKEN, N.J., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Drum Digital Advertising Awards is a global awards program that recognizes the best technology and digital media in advertising. With 38 total categories, ESM entered the Not-for-Profit/Charity category, for work with nonprofit organization, AFHU, and we were shortlisted among two other top agency contenders. Winners are set to be announced on April 21, 2022.

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  • Electric Symphony Media is recognized by The Drum Digital Advertising Awards as a finalist in the category of Not-for-Profit/Charity Category for our work with American Friends of the Hebrew University.
  • HOBOKEN, N.J., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Drum Digital Advertising Awards is a global awards program that recognizes the best technology and digital media in advertising.
  • ESM is honored to have our work recognized alongside global agencies and businesses.
  • As a boutique firm, we pride ourselves on creating innovative and effective media campaigns that are just as competitive as much larger organizationswithout the red tape.

Ronn Torossian Recent Charitable Donations

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Thursday, January 27, 2022
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NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ronn Torossian , one of America's most well-recognized Public Relations executives, announced today a series of donations made to charitable organizations.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ronn Torossian , one of America's most well-recognized Public Relations executives, announced today a series of donations made to charitable organizations.
  • Torossian made the donations via the Ronn Torossian Family Foundation , and other mechanisms.
  • "Charity is a core principle of mine as I have always believed in giving back," said Torossian, the founder and CEO of 5WPR.
  • Ronn Torossian is the founder and CEO of 5W Public Relations, one of the largest independently-owned PR firms in the United States.

Sun Capital Partners Co-CEO Marc J. Leder Receives Prestigious Yitzhak Rabin Financial Leadership Award from American Friends of Rabin Medical Center

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
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Marc J. Leder, co-founder and co-CEO of Sun Capital Partners, Inc., was honored with the Yitzhak Rabin Financial Leadership Award by American Friends of Rabin Medical Center (AFRMC) at its annual gala on November 8, 2021, in New York.

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  • Marc J. Leder, co-founder and co-CEO of Sun Capital Partners, Inc., was honored with the Yitzhak Rabin Financial Leadership Award by American Friends of Rabin Medical Center (AFRMC) at its annual gala on November 8, 2021, in New York.
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    Marc J. Leder, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Sun Capital Partners (right) receives Yitzhak Rabin Financial Leadership Award from Rodger Krouse, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Sun Capital Partners (left).
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    We are thrilled to present Marc Leder with this years Yitzhak Rabin Financial Leadership Award, said Rabbi Joshua Eli Plaut, Ph.D., Executive Director of AFRMC.
  • I am humbled to be honored with the Yitzhak Rabin Financial Leadership Award this year, said Leder.