Month: April 2024

Postgraduate programme in fundraising to launch in Belgium

Stuart Mitchell

Fundraisers Belgium and HOGENT have joined forces on a new postgraduate programme in fundraising, which starts this September. A one-year course, it has been designed to help meet the rising demand for professionally trained fundraisers. Currently, there is no other such offering in Belgium. Who is it for? The Postgraduaat fondsenwerving is for individuals seeking a comprehensive education in how to strategically and professionally approach fundraising within an organization. This includes recent graduates from various disciplines (such as marketing, social work, business administration) as well as professionals already in the…

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German ‘Energiewende’ gets a boost with Octopus Energy renewables investment

Stuart Mitchell

Octopus Energy’s generation arm invests in renewables developer Lintas Green Energy in a move to turbocharge Germany’s energy revolution, bringing bills down for customers while driving net zero. The deal sees Octopus’ Sky fund (ORI SCSp) take a 50% stake of Lintas Green Energy, an Oldenburg-based experienced and fast-growing green energy developer to accelerate their growth across the country. The investment will help build new wind and solar farms, targeting 1 GW by 2030 – enough clean energy to power 370,000 German homes. Lintas has already built green energy projects…

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The One Club’s 14th “Where Are All The Black People” Conference and Career Fair Set for September 26-27

Stuart Mitchell

The One Club for Creativity has announced its annual Where Are All The Black People (WAATBP) diversity conference and career fair will take place on September 26-27, 2024 in New York. Now in its 14th year, WAATBP is the leading annual gathering to address and correct the lack of diversity within the ad industry, bringing together Black voices from across the ad community – from students to C-suite leaders – to celebrate successes, examine challenges, and assert their rightful place at the table alongside their allies.  The conference is a…

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Airbus: Watering hope for tomorrow

Stuart Mitchell

The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 aims to provide safe drinking water and adequate sanitation for all. To help meet this goal, in addition to reducing water use on its sites, Airbus participates in projects to build water infrastructure and secure clean water access and improved sanitation in underserved communities. Access to water and sanitation are recognised by the United Nations (UN) as human rights – fundamental to everyone’s health, dignity and prosperity. Yet, according to UN data, 2.2 billion people still live without access to drinking water,…

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Susan G. Komen® Strengthens Leadership with Strategic Appointments to Board of Directors

Stuart Mitchell

Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced four new global leaders to serve on its Board of Directors. These appointments mark a significant milestone in the organization’s continued commitment to advancing breast cancer research, awareness and support. The newly appointed board members bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the organization, further fortifying Komen’s mission to end breast cancer forever.   With a combined expertise in oncology, finance and technology investment, the addition of Kim Blackwell, Elizabeth de-Saint Aignan, Charles Rockefeller and Kathy Sutherland underscores the…

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