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Sep 2016

Science Philanthropy Alliance Welcomes Erin O’Shea to Board of Directors [Alliance announcement]

The Science Philanthropy Alliance welcomes a new board member, Erin O’Shea, who became the new president of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute on September 1. Erin replaces Robert Tjian, who…

Aug 2016

A Path toward Understanding Neurodegeneration (Via Science)

Authors: K. S. Kosik , T. J. Sejnowski, M. E. Raichle , A. Ciechanover , D. BaltimoreIn this article, the authors discuss the lack of progress in funding a cure for Alzheimer's,…

Aug 2016

Rita Allen Foundation Joins Science Philanthropy Alliance as Associate Member [News release]

Rita Allen Foundation Joins Science Philanthropy Alliance as Associate MemberAugust 11, Palo Alto, CA--The Science Philanthropy Alliance announced that the Rita Allen Foundation has joined the Alliance, further building the…

Jul 2016

10 Tips for Research Institutions Working to Raise Funds for discovery science [Alliance commentary]

By Valerie Conn, Vice President, Science Philanthropy AllianceOn July 8, nearly 100 representatives from our research partner institutions gathered at UC Berkeley to discuss how to effectively engage philanthropists.…

Jul 2016

Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation and The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic Innovation Join Science Philanthropy Alliance [News release]

Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation and The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic Innovation Join Science Philanthropy Alliance as Associate MembersJuly 12, 2016, Palo Alto, CA – The Science…

Jul 2016

Help Wanted: A Funders Alliance Rallies Newcomers to Science Philanthropy [via Inside Philanthropy]

Inside Philanthropy's Tate Williams interviews Alliance president Marc Kastner about the need for private funding of discovery science and the Alliance's role.

Jun 2016

How a Young Foundation is Looking to Make a Difference in Science [via Inside Philanthropy]

In this third Inside Philanthropy article about Heising-Simons Foundation, Cyndi Atherton talks about the foundation's approach to science philanthropy. Atherton says the "ability to be patient, and open to the…

Jun 2016

Inside the Heising-Simons Foundation: A Brainy Startup Finds its Way in 3 Major Areas [via Inside Philanthropy]

Alliance member Heising-Simons Foundation discusses giving to discovery science, particularly the physical sciences and climate science.

May 2016

Harvey Fineberg, president of the Moore Foundation, on discovery science philanthropy [via Philanthropy News Digest]

Harvey Fineberg, president of the Moore Foundation, talks about discovery science and the Science Philanthropy Alliance in this Q&A with Philanthropy News Digest.

May 2016

Hunt for Big Bang Gravitational Waves Gets $40 Million Boost [via Scientific American]

The Simons Foundation, an Alliance member, contributes $40 million towards an observatory in Chile to study the origin of the universe.

A Vision for American Science and Technology (VAST)

Happy Holidays from the Science Philanthropy Alliance

Tom Cech’s The Catalyst: RNA and the Quest to Unlock Life’s Deepest Secrets

The Science Philanthropy Alliance: A Decade of Success

National Academies Add Philanthropists to Their Long-Standing Brain Trust of Government, University, and Industry Leaders

Science Philanthropy Alliance 2023 Annual Report

In Tribute: Jim Simons

The Dana Foundation—At the Vanguard of Neuroscience & Society

GUIRR Webinar: Including Philanthropy in the Research Funding Conversation

Prebys Foundation Announces $7 Million “Prebys Research Heroes” Program to Improve Medical Research through Diversity

A Vision for American Science and Technology (VAST)

Happy Holidays from the Science Philanthropy Alliance

Tom Cech’s The Catalyst: RNA and the Quest to Unlock Life’s Deepest Secrets

The Science Philanthropy Alliance: A Decade of Success

National Academies Add Philanthropists to Their Long-Standing Brain Trust of Government, University, and Industry Leaders

Science Philanthropy Alliance 2023 Annual Report

In Tribute: Jim Simons

The Dana Foundation—At the Vanguard of Neuroscience & Society

GUIRR Webinar: Including Philanthropy in the Research Funding Conversation

Prebys Foundation Announces $7 Million “Prebys Research Heroes” Program to Improve Medical Research through Diversity

Science Philanthropy Alliance Welcomes Erin O’Shea to Board of Directors [Alliance announcement]

A Path toward Understanding Neurodegeneration (Via Science)

Rita Allen Foundation Joins Science Philanthropy Alliance as Associate Member [News release]

10 Tips for Research Institutions Working to Raise Funds for discovery science [Alliance commentary]

Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation and The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic Innovation Join Science Philanthropy Alliance [News release]

Help Wanted: A Funders Alliance Rallies Newcomers to Science Philanthropy [via Inside Philanthropy]

How a Young Foundation is Looking to Make a Difference in Science [via Inside Philanthropy]

Inside the Heising-Simons Foundation: A Brainy Startup Finds its Way in 3 Major Areas [via Inside Philanthropy]

Harvey Fineberg, president of the Moore Foundation, on discovery science philanthropy [via Philanthropy News Digest]

Hunt for Big Bang Gravitational Waves Gets $40 Million Boost [via Scientific American]

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