For more than 60 years, the annual gala of the Lyric Opera was a highlight of the fall social season, attracting wealthy patrons decked out in tuxes and ball gowns. But in 2020, a global pandemic brought all the glitz to a screeching halt — taking some charitable contributions right along with it. Without galas, […]
There’s a lot going on in the world right now. A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti Saturday, leaving nearly 1,400 people dead and at least 6,900 injured. The quake also destroyed tens of thousands of homes, blocked roads, and damaged infrastructure. In Afghanistan, the Taliban have taken control, causing thousands of people to flee. Those […]
The Marin Community Foundation (MCF) Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Rhea Suh as president and CEO. Previously, Suh served as president of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC); assistant secretary for policy, management and budget at the U.S. Department of the Interior; and at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, among other […]
Two world-renowned wildlife photographers were joined by a legendary news anchor and a famed producer for a moving conversation about saving the planet, part of a virtual fundraiser for the nonprofit SeaLegacy.
Two world-renowned wildlife photographers were joined by a legendary news anchor and a famed producer for a moving conversation about saving the planet, part of a virtual fundraiser for the nonprofit SeaLegacy.
Two world-renowned wildlife photographers were joined by a legendary news anchor and a famed producer for a moving conversation about saving the planet, part of a virtual fundraiser for the nonprofit SeaLegacy.
Paul Nicklen and Cristina Mittermeier are the world’s leading ocean conservationists, two of the world’s most-acclaimed nature photographers, and co-founders of the nonprofit, SeaLegacy, which harnesses visual storytelling to inspire millions of people to fight for our oceans and other areas threatened by climate change. Through SeaLegacy, Nicklen and Mittermeier have created a global network […]
Paul Nicklen and Cristina Mittermeier are the world’s leading ocean conservationists, two of the world’s most-acclaimed nature photographers, and co-founders of the nonprofit, SeaLegacy, which harnesses visual storytelling to inspire millions of people to fight for our oceans and other areas threatened by climate change. Through SeaLegacy, Nicklen and Mittermeier have created a global network […]
How are philanthropic leaders changing their practices to meet the call for equity? That was one of the key questions addressed in the recent Leading for Good conference, hosted by Loyola’s Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise & Responsibility. Hundreds of leaders and executives from around the world gathered virtually for the conference, which covered a […]
Professional Poker Players Chris Moneymaker, Greg Raymer, First Lady of Poker Linda Johnson and Lexy Gavin (who is among the top three women poker players in the world) came together this spring to help raise money for people who are blind, visually impaired, disabled and Veteran communities at The Chicago Lighthouse’s “Raising the Stakes for […]
