Philanthropy II Feature Releases

Business Wire, Oct 28, 2008

SAN FRANCISCO -- The following releases focus on the topic Philanthropy II:

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The following knowledgeable industry leaders and scholars from Business Wire's ExpertSource database are available to discuss topics relating to Philanthropy II:

Frances McLaughlin , The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation: Frances McLaughlin is an expert in the recruitment and development of talented leaders in urban schools and school districts. McLaughlin is a senior director at The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation, a national venture philanthropy dedicated to dramatically improving K-12 urban public education through better governance, management, labor relations and competition. She leads the foundation's investments in organizations that develop effective education leaders, from superintendents, school board members and central office managers to principals and teachers. McLaughlin's grants employ research-based approaches to attract, develop, retain and support leaders who are capable of bringing about dramatic student achievement gains. McLaughlin has considerable experience managing national and international educational organizations. Most recently, she served as executive vice president of the Council on International Educational Exchange ("CIEE"), a nonprofit and market leader in the fields of study abroad and international student exchange. Prior to CIEE, McLaughlin was the director of North American marketing and sales for the EF International Language Schools and also worked as a regional director for Teach For America.

PR Contact: Erica Lepping

Title: Associate Director of Marketing and Communications

Email: el@broadfoundation.org

Telephone: 310-954-5053

Ms. Ann-Marie Harrington , Embolden Design: Renowned and award winning business owner and supporter of the philanthropic initiatives. Company, Embolden Design is a two-time recipient of the prestigious Alfred P. Sloan Award for its workplace practices. Clients include some of the country's largest Community Foundations: The Philadelphia Foundation, The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, and The Hartford Foundation.

Research and Publications: Whitepaper on use of the Internet in Community Foundation arena

PR Contact: Russell Griffin

Title: CEO

Email: russell@griffinmarcom.com

Telephone: 401.206.9810

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