NEW YORK [September 14, 2011] - Credit
Suisse announced today that it will hold its
inaugural Philanthropy Campus, a series of
classroom sessions for its ultra-high net
worth clients, September 20 - 23, 2011. The
global program is in collaboration with the
George H. Heyman Center for Philanthropy and
Fundraising at the New York University
School of Continuing and Professional
Studies (NYU-SCPS), and will take place at
NYU's Helen and Martin Kimmel Center for
University Life.
The Credit Suisse Philanthropy Campus is
designed to equip the Bank's Private Banking
clients from around the world with the
knowledge and the tools necessary to advance
an existing philanthropic endeavor or begin
a new one. The curriculum will address the
most pressing issues facing today's
philanthropists, including ethical behavior,
technology, strategic goal-setting,
accountability, and changing regulations
that affect traditional giving as well as
social investing.
"NYU-SCPS has one of the leading educational
programs in philanthropy, and we are honored
to collaborate with them on this global
Philanthropy Campus," said Bill Woodson,
head of Credit Suisse Family Wealth
Management. "The most lasting changes often
begin with the actions of a single
individual or family, which is why we
constantly work with our partners to develop
new ways to help our clients achieve their
philanthropic goals."
"Philanthropy and fundraising are critical
to the way civil society functions in the
United States," said Naomi Levine, founder
and executive director of the Heyman Center.
"Other countries across the globe are
beginning to recognize the importance of
philanthropy and the relevance of the
American model to their own increasing needs
for non-government support. We salute Credit
Suisse for recognizing the importance of
philanthropy and for providing an intensive
education in every aspect of this field so
that their clients can maximize the impact
of their generosity."
An impressive list of keynote speakers
include: John Sexton, president of New York
University; Evelyn H. Lauder, founder and
chairman of the Breast Cancer Research
Foundation; The Right Honorable Sir John
Major, KG, CH, former prime minister of the
United Kingdom and senior advisor to Credit
Suisse; Jeff Raikes, CEO of the Bill &
Melinda Gates Foundation; Peter Buffett,
Emmy Award-winning musician and
philanthropist; and Ronald Bruder, founder
of the Education For Employment Foundation,
as well as New York University faculty
members and philanthropic experts.
To complement its comprehensive agenda, the
Philanthropy Campus will feature private
visits to world-renowned institutions in New
York, including the Rubin Museum of Art
featuring the New York Philharmonic, of
which Credit Suisse is the Exclusive Global
Sponsor, and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer
Center?s Evelyn H. Lauder Breast Center.
"We believe that the existence of a sound
and stable social environment is key to the
long-term success of our business," said
Anthony DeChellis, head of Credit Suisse's
Private Banking business in the Americas.
"This is one reason we have a longstanding
commitment to social responsibility."
Corporate Responsibility
At Credit Suisse, we believe that our
responsible approach to business is a
decisive factor determining the long-term
success of our bank. We therefore strive to
act as a good corporate citizen in every
aspect of our work. This approach is founded
on a broad understanding of our duties as a
financial services provider and our
responsibilities toward society and the
environment, as well as our role as an
employer.
The George H. Heyman, Jr., Center for
Philanthropy and Fundraising
The NYU-SCPS George H. Heyman, Jr., Center
for Philanthropy and Fundraising (
www.scps.nyu.edu/phil ) the nation's
preeminent educator of fundraisers and
grantmakers, offers professional programs to
help students gain a solid foundation in the
field while building their own fundraising
philosophy and framework through advanced
study of the history and theory of the
industry. Since its inception in 1999, the
Heyman Center has educated more than 3,000
practitioners, executives, and volunteers
from hundreds of nonprofits, corporations,
and foundations. Students learn from faculty
members of nationally recognized experts, in
courses that allow them to question,
explore, and hone their skills.
About the NYU School of Continuing and
Professional Studies
Established in 1934, NYU-SCPS (
www.scps.nyu.edu ) is one of NYU's
several degree-granting schools and
colleges, each with a unique academic
profile. The reputation of NYU-SCPS arises
from its place as the NYU home for study and
applied research related to key
knowledge-based industries where the New
York region leads globally. This is manifest
in the School's diverse graduate,
undergraduate, and continuing education
programs in fields such as Real Estate and
Construction Management; Hospitality,
Tourism, and Sports Management; Global
Affairs; Philanthropy and Fundraising;
Graphic Communications Media, Publishing,
and Digital Arts; Human Capital Management,
Marketing, and Public Relations; with
complementary strengths in the Liberal and
Allied Arts, Translation and Interpreting,
Management and Information Technology, and
Finance and Taxation. More than 100
distinguished full-time faculty members
collaborate with an exceptional cadre of
practitioner/adjunct faculty and lecturers
to create vibrant professional and academic
networks that attract some 4,800
degree-seeking students from around the
globe. In addition, the School fulfills the
recurrent continuing higher education needs
of local and professional communities, as
evidenced by 54,000 annual enrollments in
individual courses, specialized certificate
programs, conferences, workshops, seminars,
and public events. NYU-SCPS is especially
proud of the ever-growing worldwide network
of its supportive degree-holding alumni, now
25,000 strong.
Credit Suisse AG
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leading financial services providers and is
part of the Credit Suisse group of companies
(referred to here as 'Credit Suisse'). As an
integrated bank, Credit Suisse offers
clients its combined expertise in the areas
of private banking, investment banking and
asset management. Credit Suisse provides
advisory services, comprehensive solutions
and innovative products to companies,
institutional clients and high-net-worth
private clients globally, as well as to
retail clients in Switzerland. Credit Suisse
is headquartered in Zurich and operates in
over 50 countries worldwide. The group
employs approximately 50,100 people. The
registered shares (CSGN) of Credit Suisse's
parent company, Credit Suisse Group AG, are
listed in Switzerland and, in the form of
American Depositary Shares (CS), in New
York. Further information about Credit
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comprehensive advice and a broad range of
wealth management solutions, including
pension planning, life insurance products
and wealth and inheritance advice, which are
tailored to the needs of high-net-worth and
ultra-high-net-worth individuals worldwide.
In Switzerland Credit Suisse supplies
banking products and services to individual
clients, corporates and institutions.
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indirect subsidiary of Credit Suisse. The
Private Banking USA business in Credit
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regulated broker dealer. It is not a
chartered bank, trust company or depository
institution. It is not authorized to accept
deposits or provide corporate trust services
and it is not licensed or regulated by any
federal banking authority.