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"We're not telling people what to do. We just want to show what's possible."
Source: Philanthropy Australia
President and CEO of The Atlantic Philanthropies, Christopher G. Oechsli, takes a deep dive into lessons learned while executing the $8 billion philanthropic vision of entrepreneur Chuck Feeney, aka the ‘James Bond of Philanthropy’. By Nicole Richards The Atlantic Philanthropies believes in making big bets…
Resource type: News
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TILDA Celebrates Ten Years of Research Into the Challenges of Ageing in Ireland
Source: The University Times
The study, which has 8,500 participants from across the country, has been internationally recognised for its wide focus of the issues facing older people. By Simon Foy, Senior Editor [caption id="attachment_78329" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Photo: Sinéad Baker for The University Times[/caption] The Irish Longitudinal Study on…
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“Morir rico es una desgracia”. Fundó un imperio, fue una de las personas más ricas del mundo, pero donó todo su fortuna: 8 mil millones de dólares
Source: La Nacion
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Charles Feeney, el multimillonario que regaló su fortuna de 8.000 millones de dólares en vida y se quedó sin nada[/caption] Constanza Bengochea LA NACION Hace un año, una noticia sacudió al mundo financiero: Charles “Chuck” Feeney había muerto. Falleció a los…
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Feeney Way: UQ landmark to honour philanthropist
Source: UQ (University of Queensland) News
A University of Queensland landmark has been named in honour of extraordinary philanthropist Charles ‘Chuck’ Feeney, whose generosity permanently changed Australia’s research landscape and led to many research discoveries. Extending the breadth of UQ’s historic Forgan Smith Building at UQ’s entrance, Feeney Way recognises the…
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Chuck Feeney: The Billionaire Who Gave It All Away
Source: The Irish Times
[caption id="attachment_81715" align="aligncenter" width="620"] In 2003, Chuck Feeney signed off on a decision to spend all of his fortune in his lifetime. “Giving while living,” he called it.[/caption] By Conor O'Clery Chuck Feeney today is a man of no property. He and his wife Helga live…
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University of Queensland Confers Honorary Doctorates to Chuck and Helga Feeney
[caption id="attachment_83396" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] University of Queensland received one of the first grants Atlantic made when grant-making began in Australia in 1998. The A$10M grant supported the creation of the Institute for Molecular Bioscience (above). Image source: University of Queensland.[/caption] On February 1, 2022, during…
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Atlantic Fellows
The Atlantic Fellows program will empower new generations of leaders to work together around the globe to advance fairer, healthier, more inclusive societies.
Resource type: Featured Topic
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€6.6bn Later ... Atlantic Philanthropies Holds Final Irish Board Meeting
Source: The Irish Times
Taoiseach praises organisation for its contribution to NI peace, education, healthcare By Colm Keena [caption id="attachment_80045" align="aligncenter" width="620"] A file image of Charles F. ‘Chuck’ Feeney, founder of Atlantic Philanthropies, before he was conferred an Honorary Degree jointly by the Universities of Ireland North and South…
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The Irish-American Billionaire Who Gave Away His Fortune
Source: The Irish Times
Chuck Feeney, ‘the anti-Trump’, has written his final Atlantic Philanthropies cheque.
Resource type: News
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The Quiet Change-Maker
Source: Stanford Benefactor
Although Chuck Feeney has kept a low profile, his generosity has served as a catalyst for extraordinary scientific breakthroughs. Chuck Feeney, one of Stanford's most generous yet least-known supporters, is on track to give away more than $7.5 billion to causes worldwide. PHOTO: Pascal Perich…
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