Category: Philanthropy
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National Endowment for Vouchers?
Mike Rosen’s recent column in the Denver Post calls on business leaders to create a national fund to allow families to escape failing schools and instead choose from a diversity of educational options that mirrors the world of private enterprise. Like Children’s Scholarship Fund, Rosen’s creation would be privately-funded and would cost a fraction of…
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Two More Weeks, Two Final Chances to Vote for CSF
Did you pick the winning Super Bowl team yesterday? Well, even if you didn’t, you now have a chance to vote for a truly winning team – all the 26,500 children across the country who are using CSF scholarships to get a quality education! Once again, could you please take a few moments to vote…
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CSF – Climbing the Charts with Your Votes!
We have already reached Week 10 of the 12-week voting cycle of the Members Project contest, and we appreciate the time you have taken to vote and spread the word since late November. Right now, CSF is in second place, but we are climbing the charts. With only three more weeks left before the voting…
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Four More Weeks to Vote for CSF
Just four weeks remain before February 20th, when the Members Project voting cycle ends. So there are only four more opportunities for you to help CSF win $200,000 to fund more scholarships. Please go to www.takepart.com/membersproject/vote to place your vote. Fifth-grader Christopher (pictured here) is just one of almost 26,500 children CSF is helping this…
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Vote for CSF, Vote for Christina
This week marks Week 8 (out of 12) of CSF’s participation in Members Project. Please vote: www.takepart.com/membersproject/vote With your help and online votes, it is still possible for CSF to win $200,000 that will be put to good use – providing scholarships for children who need and deserve to go to a good school and…
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CSF Is “In” for National School Choice Week
National School Choice Week is coming up very soon – January 23rd – January 29th, 2011 to be exact – and Children’s Scholarship Fund is a proud national partner. During National School Choice Week, thousands of school choice advocates, teachers, students, organizations, and leaders will gather all across the country to build public support for…
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Week 7: Vote Education, Vote for CSF
We’re past the halfway point now. It’s Week 7 (out of 12) of the American Express Members Project. Things are getting exciting! Last week was a whirlwind ride. CSF started out in 2nd place, but for a few hours on Tuesday we reached the #1 spot. However, we finished up the week in 3rd place…
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CSF on the CBS Evening News
CSF’s Co-Founder Ted Forstmann was featured on the CBS Evening News last night as part of the “American Spirit” series on giving. Forstmann and AOL’s Steve Case were interviewed after signing The Giving Pledge. Watch the clip from last night’s broadcast below. You can also see a full 25-minute interview with the two men here.
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Katie Couric Interviews CSF Co-Founder
CSF Co-Founder Ted Forstmann was among the latest group of wealthy Americans to sign the Giving Pledge, agreeing to give the majority of their wealth to philanthropy. Last week, CBS News anchor Katie Couric interviewed Ted along with AOL co-founder Steve Case about their thoughts on giving and the charities and causes they have supported.…
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Please Vote Again for CSF – And Watch Aaron’s Video!
We’re already into Week 3 of Members Project, and Children’s Scholarship Fund is #2 out of the ten participating education charities participating. We’re counting on you more than ever to keep voting for CSF and spread the word! Every vote really does make a difference. Please go back to the Members Project website and place…