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By Staff Report / Tuesday, October 15th, 2013 / Latest news / Comments Off on Santa Barbara Foundation hands out honors
Santa Barbara County Schools Superintendent Bill Cirone and former KEYT Channel 3 owner Anne Smith Towbes shared the Santa Barbara Foundation’s 71st Man and Woman of the Year honors. Smith Towbes is the widow of the late Bob Smith, longtime owner of KEYT. Now married to Montecito Bank & Trust owner Mike Towbes, she was Read More →
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By Staff Report / Thursday, September 19th, 2013 / Latest news, Nonprofits, Tourism / Comments Off on Ganna Walska Lotusland gets $1M gift from anonymous donor
Ganna Walska Lotusland in Santa Barbara said it has received a $1 million gift from an anonymous donor to create an endowment fund for its historic topiary garden. Lotusland is one of the top 25 most-visited museums and attractions in the Tri-Counties, with about 15,000 annual visitors, according to Business Times research. According to a Read More →
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By Guest commentary / Friday, August 30th, 2013 / Op/Eds, Opinion / Comments Off on Op/ed: The impressive health benefits of volunteering
By Jean-Luc Bourdon on August 30, 2013 When I recently applied for long-term care insurance, I was surprised to be asked if I volunteer. Because I answered that I do, the insurance company asked how many hours a week I volunteer. At that point, I was very intrigued to know why it matters. Insurance companies Read More →
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By Guest commentary / Friday, August 30th, 2013 / Editorials, Opinion / Comments Off on Op/ed: Grow a thriving business by giving back
By Cynder Sinclair on August 30, 2013 Ironically, the secret to success in the for-profit world seems to be tied directly to involvement in the nonprofit sector. Thousands of nonprofits provide vital services to residents in the Tri-Counties, and people realize these organizations make our community richer for everyone. Research shows that consumers prefer to Read More →
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By Stephen Nellis / Friday, August 30th, 2013 / Latest news, Nonprofits, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on VanderKelen: SLO County philanthropy on upswing
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By Editorial Board / Friday, January 25th, 2013 / Editorials, Opinion / Comments Off on Editorial: Deckers chief sets high bar for corporate giving
Martinez has enhanced the company’s reputation as a company that promotes sustainable business practices in the design and packaging of its products.
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By Guest commentary / Friday, December 14th, 2012 / Op/Eds, Opinion / Comments Off on Op/ed: Three steps to prioritizing your company’s charitable giving this season
By Cynder Sinclair on December 14, 2012 This time of year most businesses find their mailboxes and inboxes overflowing with donation pleas. It seems like more requests come your way every year. There are so many good causes, especially in the Tri-Counties. How can you decide which organizations to give to? As a business person Read More →
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