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Follow on Google News | Major Philanthropists Applauded by Keith GilabertBy: Renovatio Group The Yale School of Medicine’s Department of Immunobiology, which Dean Robert Alpern called one of the best in the country, just got stronger — on Monday, the program received a $10 million contribution from the Blavatnik Family Foundation. Dubbed "nerd philanthropy," Gilabert state, “the key to philanthropic work is to believe you can make a change. One organization which I have strongly supported in Smile Train, they giving children a chance at having a normal life and to me, that is priceless.” Keith Gilabert commented, “I feel we all have a moral responsibility to give back to our community. It doesn’t have to be a millions of dollars like the founders of Google and Facebook, it can be in the form of unused clothing or even through volunteering.” Gilabert has designed a business model that encourages these businesses to consider how incorporating philanthropy into their models could enhance their social responsibility and corporate culture. Additionally, promoting support of the local community is also very important, try to keep your spending local. Even when you step into an APPLE Store, there is an impact in local spending. Gilabert believes that, if a higher percentage of companies engaged in philanthropic activities, businesses could make a significant and positive impact on the non-profit industry. ABOUT: Keith Gilabert is an entrepreneur who lives in Valencia, CA. He has dedicated his life to serving others and has, as a result, organized numerous volunteer initiatives. These include projects to help victims of Hurricane Katrina and support the work of his church in his community. Additionally, Keith Gilabert has participated in domestic violence prevention and environmental committees. Keith Gilabert is also on the board of Renovatio Group, which serves as a Human Rights Advocate for women and children. End
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