Philanthropy News

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Women to Watch honorees continue to shine in community activity
One of the considerations in the selection of the Mass High Tech Women to Watch each year is how active the nominees are in their community and in mentoring younger generations. Here are some examples of how this year’s honorees give back.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Tech Citizenship: Local techs lending a hand
Tech Citizenship is a monthly collection of philanthropic activities and partnerships by technology and life sciences organizations in New England.

Monday, March 1, 2010

Microsoft partners, awards grant to Museum of Science, Boston
The Museum of Science, Boston, has been awarded a $1.9 million technology grant from Microsoft Corp., which has been named a “Premier Partner” for the museum. The software giant’s corporate support included Microsoft Office products and server and development tools.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Tech Citizenship: Local techs lending a hand
Tech Citizenship is a monthly collection of philanthropic activities and partnerships by technology and life sciences organizations in New England.

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Tech Citizenship: Local techs lending a hand
Tech Citizenship is a monthly collection of philanthropic activities and partnerships by technology and life sciences organizations in New England.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Tech Citizenship: Local techs lending a hand
Tech Citizenship is a monthly collection of philanthropic activities and partnerships by technology and life sciences organizations in New England.

Friday, November 20, 2009

24 Tech Citizens honored today for generosity
Technology companies large and small gathered at the Seaport Hotel in South Boston this morning to be recognized as Tech Citizens in Mass High Tech’s 10th Annual Tech Citizenship awards. Among those recognized was the one company that has made the cut of those companies nominated every year since the program was launched — Genzyme Corp. of Cambridge.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Tech companies put citizenship into action
There is a need to reach out to our young people as individuals. And that’s what, in many ways, the 24 companies profiled in this issue do. A key component in our annual TechCitizenship awards program is how tech companies give back to the community through education initiatives.
Tech philanthropy brings wave of contributions, volunteers to organizations
New England tech companies are ramping up contributions to educational programs and sending troops of volunteers to schools and on initiatives. Some leaders at organizations on the receiving end of that charity shared their thoughts on what the donations and volunteerism have meant to them.
The Dimock Center helps Boston's residents — and many Tech Citizenship firms help the center
If there is a single entity that best encompasses the gamut of corporate giving that Mass High Tech has honored for the past 10 years, it just might be The Dimock Center, a multipurpose community institution that serves the Boston neighborhoods of Roxbury, Dorchester, Mattapan, Jamaica Plain and Roslindale.
2009 Tech Citizenship honoree: Accenture Ltd.
Corporate citizenship is such a fundamental part of Accenture LLC’s character that it is reflected in the way it runs its business and ultimately, in the actions of its people, officials said. From its focus on Skills to Succeed to its environmental stewardship, the charitable efforts are geared toward making a real impact.
2009 Tech Citizenship honoree: Boston Scientific Corp.
Natick-based medical device company Boston Scientific Corp. has for years given back to the community through the Boston Scientific Foundation, which supports local and national programs that improve lives in the areas of health and education for the underserved.
2009 Tech Citizenship honoree: CA Inc.
CA Inc. is a global information technology software titan, and its charitable reach is also international. But the company’s Framingham operations are committed to growing its charitable outreach every year.
2009 Tech Citizenship honoree: Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc.
The support of technical education is one element of Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc.’s corporate mission, and it is manifested in the nonprofit research institution’s commitment to advancing engineering and science education through its K-12 educational outreach programs in Greater Boston.
2009 Tech Citizenship honoree: Cisco Systems Inc.
Since Cisco Systems Inc. is all about connecting devices to each other and the Internet, and therefore connecting people to the world, it makes sense for the company to help connect its employees with people and organizations who need help.
2009 Tech Citizenship honoree: Cognex Corp.
Natick-based Cognex Corp. puts its charity programs into three silos: work hard, play hard and stay healthy. Under “work hard,” Cognex helps support education initiatives. Keeping it local is a clear part Cognex’s plan, and that is where much of the “play hard” idea applies. And when it comes to staying healthy, Cognex contributes primarily to initiatives sponsored by the American Cancer Society.
2009 Tech Citizenship honoree: Comcast Corp.
Just as Comcast Corp. delivers entertainment and information to households and businesses across New England, the company is helping to deliver progress for causes like literacy, youth development, diversity and volunteerism.
2009 Tech Citizenship honoree: EMD Serono Inc.
While EMD Serono Inc. in Rockland certainly gives out plenty of cash donations as part of its charitable efforts, the company would rather talk about what its employees do in company-backed volunteerism.
2009 Tech Citizenship honoree: Evergreen USA LLC
Like most companies honored, cleantech firm Evergreen USA gives back through a combination of charitable donations and volunteer hours. But as one of the smaller companies honored this year, it keeps its giving efforts tightly focused.
2009 Tech Citizenship honoree: Genzyme Corp.
Genzyme is a big contributor to the Universal Access program of Community Boating Inc. In the Universal Access program people with disabilities and their guests have the use of specialized, accessible sailboats and transfer equipment, dedicated staff assistance to get in and out of the boats, and sailing instruction — all for only $1.