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September 28, 2009
iShares Introduces its Charitable Giving Program
SAN FRANCISCO – September 28, 2009 – Barclays Global Investors, N.A. (BGI), the world’s largest Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) provider , launched today the iShares Charitable Giving Program (CGP). This flexible and competitively priced donor advised fund program, with all iShares ETF investment options, is offered in partnership with National Philanthropic Trust (NPT), an independent public charity and a national leader in customized donor advised fund solutions.

June 9, 2009
National Philanthropic Trust Brings an Influx of Talent and Experience to its Board of Directors
National Philanthropic Trust (NPT), one of the nation’s 100 fastest growing charities and 35 top grant makers, today announced the appointment of Joseph Kluger, Cecilia Mendez Hodes and Wayne R. Walker to its Board of Trustees. “Our new trustees will expand NPT’s breadth of knowledge and experience,” said President & CEO Eileen R. Heisman. “We welcome their wisdom and perspective, and look forward to their support of NPT. As one of the strongest and most sophisticated donor advised fund providers, our board has been key to our growth and good work.”

Feburary 12, 2009
Howard Brownstein Elected Chair of the Board of Trustees of National Philanthropic Trust
National Philanthropic Trust (NPT, www.nptrust.org) announced the election of Howard Brod Brownstein, CTP, as Chair of its Board of Trustees.  NPT is among the fastest-growing charities in the United States, and the 35 largest grant-making institutions nationally.  Since its inception in 1996, NPT has raised over $1.5 billion for charitable purposes, and has made more than 32,000 grants totaling $900 million to charities nationally and internationally.  NPT is the fourth-largest national donor advised fund program in the United States, and a recognized leader in the field of philanthropy.

November 25, 2008
UBS Wealth Management and the National Philanthropic Trust Launch the First UBS Donor Advised Fund
UBS announced today the launch of its first donor advised fund program, the UBS Donor Advised Fund.  UBS is offering the program in partnership with National Philanthropic Trust (NPT), a national public charity.  The donor advised fund program enables UBS Wealth Management clients to recommend future philanthropic grants to charitable organizations while benefiting from an immediate income tax deduction on irrevocable contributions of cash, appreciated securities or other assets to the donor advised fund itself. 

July 1, 2008
National Philanthropic Trust Dramatically Expands Investment Options in Response to Donor Input
National Philanthropic Trust (NPT), a leading provider of donor advised fund services to financial service firms and individuals, today announced the dramatic expansion of their investment option portfolios and strategies.  In response to a recent donor satisfaction survey which uncovered a desire for expanded investment options, NPT has carefully selected the best potential investment opportunities to diversify and grow their donors’ charitable contributions.

April 15, 2008
National Philanthropic Trust’s President Serves on Board of the Heyman Center 
National Philanthropic Trust today announced the appointment of Eileen R. Heisman, President & CEO, to the Advisory Board of the George H. Heyman, Jr. Center for Philanthropy and Fundraising at New York University.  Ms. Heisman joins an elite list of professionals who have been gathered together to assist the Center in its development.

February 20, 2008
National Philanthropic Trust Appoints New Executives to Key Posts
In keeping with the organization’s tremendous growth, National Philanthropic Trust today announced the appointment of Donald Gottesman, Erin Brownback, Leslie Barrett and Christina Miller to the positions of Assistant Vice President of Gift Planning, Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Human Resources Manager, and Special Projects Coordinator, respectively. The hires are a reflection of NPT’s expansion of assets and services, having raised more than $1.3 billion in charitable contributions to date.

February 5, 2008
National Philanthropic Trust Announces $5 Million Donation from Henry Rowan to Williamson School
National Philanthropic Trust (NPT) announces that philanthropist and industrialist Henry Rowan has made a gift of $5 million to NPT to donate to The Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades. National Philanthropic Trust is one of the nation's largest charities and top 35 grant makers.

November 12, 2007
National Philanthropic Trust Wins Stevie® Award
National Philanthropic Trust (NPT) announces that its informative and unique publication, A Chronological History of Philanthropy in the United States, has won a 2007 Stevie Award for "Brochure of the Year."  NPT is one of the nation’s 100 largest charities and top 35 grant makers.  A Chronological History of Philanthropy is an elegantly designed, 24-page color compilation of the seminal events in the history of philanthropy from the 1600s until the present day. 

November 1, 2007
NPT Ranked Among the Top 100 Charities in the United States
National Philanthropic Trust this year ranks # 100 on the annual  Philanthropy 400 list published by The Chronicle of Philanthropy.  NPT raised $163.7 million charitable dollars in its 2006 fiscal year, achieving an increase of 12.4% over the previous year.  Each year The Chronicle of Philanthropy surveys the nation’s charities to determine which have raised the most in donations from individuals, foundations, and corporations. 

September 17, 2007
NPT Presents Conference to Educate and Advise Philanthropists
National Philanthropic Trust will host “Legacy 2007,” a program of experts who will speak on current and emerging trends in philanthropy, successful social investing and global charitable giving. The event takes place at The Union League in Philadelphia on Friday, September 28th.

September 4, 2007
NPT Announces Executive Promotion
National Philanthropic Trust (NPT) announces the promotion of Margaret A. Bandera to Vice President. Ms. Bandera, who was Assistant Vice President with NPT for three years, continues to serve as Treasurer

July 23, 2007
National Philanthropic Trust Announces Executive Additions
National Philanthropic Trust today announced the appointment of Ann Marie Rafferty and Kenny Hanson to the positions of Controller and Human Resources Manager, respectively. The hires are a reflection of NPT’s tremendous growth, having raised more than $1.1 billion in charitable assets to date.

February 5, 2007
Patricia Renzulli Joins NPT as Vice President
National Philanthropic Trust (NPT) recently named Patricia Renzulli Vice President and Manager of the NPT Breast Cancer 3-Day, LLC., a series of 60-mile fundraising walks that last year invested more than $30 million in breast cancer research and education initiatives. As beneficiaries of its charitable proceeds, Susan G. Komen for the Cure and NPT oversee the walks and provide funds for both short- and long-term breast cancer initiatives.

January 24, 2007
Breast Cancer 3 Day 2007 National Kickoff
Registration is now open for the 2007 Breast Cancer 3-Day Series, a three day, 60-mile walk to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer programs. Registering in January and February ensures every participant will have ample time to train and raise funds in hope of creating a world without breast cancer.

December 6, 2006
September 11th Childrens Fund Closes
On September 11^th, 2001, the lives of thousands of children were forever changed.  The physical, mental and emotional scars run deep but these children continue to benefit from the nearly $5 million in grants provided through the September 11^th Children’s Fund, though the fund itself is drawing to a close after its commitment to funding over five years.

December 1, 2006
NPT Reduces Charitable Administrative Fee
In an effort to increase giving across the U.S., National Philanthropic Trust (NPT) announced it will reduce the fee charged for administering the accounts in its NPT Donor Advised Fund program.

November 9, 2006
NPT Named Foundation of the Year
The Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Philadelphia Chapter, has recognized National Philanthropic Trust (NPT) as the “Outstanding Foundation of the Year.” Since its inception in 1996, NPT has experienced tremendous growth and achievement under the leadership of President Eileen Heisman. NPT has raised more than $1 billion in charitable assets and made more than 19,000 grants to U.S. and international charities totaling $540 million. “This is a tremendous honor for the National Philanthropic Trust,” said Eileen R. Heisman, President & CEO.

November 1, 2006
Lanny A. Oppenheim Named to NPT Board of Trustees
National Philanthropic Trust announced the appointment of leading New York attorney Lanny A. Oppenheim to its Board of Trustees.

September 22, 2006
John F White Jr Named to NPT Board of Trustees
The National Philanthropic Trust announced the appointment of well-known Philadelphian John F. White Jr. to its Board of Trustees.

September 11, 2006
John Templeton Foundation Selects NPT for Supporting Organization Services
John Templeton Foundation has selected NPT to manage a new Supporting Organization called Foundational Questions Institute (FQXi).  FQXi - a Supporting Organization to NPT -- is an institute and grantmaking vehicle that will receive $8.6 million in grant funds from JTF over the next four years and re-grant those funds to support research in the fields of physics and cosmology.

April 11, 2006
NPT Breast Cancer Fund Awards Multi-Year Grants
NPT announced grants from its Breast Cancer Fund to the Oncology Nursing Society Foundation (ONSF) and the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund (NBCCF).  The NPT Breast Cancer Fund provides long-term support for breast cancer initiatives including research, treatment, prevention and education.  Consistent with those objectives, the grant money will be applied toward programs of education, support and research for those affected and effected by breast cancer.

November 15, 2005
NPT Launches New Donor Advised Fund for Financial Advisors
The National Philanthropic Trust, in partnership with Concord Equity Group Advisors, has launched a new donor advised fund offered exclusively to independent financial advisors, brokers, estate planners, accountants, trust officers, wealth managers and other professionals.  The new program, the Independent Charitable Gift Fund, is also the first donor advised fund to invest in exchange-traded funds.  
 
October 24, 2005
NPT Ranked Among Top 100 Charities
The National Philanthropic Trust has been ranked by the Chronicle of Philanthropy in the top 100 of the Philanthropy 400 list for the third year in a row.   The Philanthropy 400 is a listing of the nation's largest nonprofit groups based on the amount of money raised from private sources over a 12-month period. Based on data collected from each charity’s 990 IRS filings, NPT was recognized this year as number 89, having raised $151 million dollars.

October 18, 2005
NPT Appoints New Chair and Trustee to Board 
The National Philanthropic Trust announced that Board Member Chris Liedel, Executive Vice President and CFO of the National Geographic Society will succeed Sharon Mueller as Chair of its Board of Trustees, and that Shirley Eis, founder and former President and CEO of Software Corporation of America, has been named as a board member. 

September 22, 2005
Breast Cancer 3Day To Visit 12 Cities in 2006
The Breast Cancer 3-Day will feature a 12-city schedule in 2006.  The Breast Cancer 3-Day is a 60-mile walk for women and men who want to make a personal difference in the fight against breast cancer.  The Breast Cancer 3-Day, managed by the National Philanthropic Trust (NPT), benefits the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and NPT Breast Cancer Fund for breast cancer research and community outreach programs.

November 9, 2004
New Guide to Donor Advised Funds Illustrates Benefits of Fast Growing Charitable Giving Vehicle
Targeted towards helping financial advisors, brokers, and their clients, the guide explains in clear language and with colorful graphics the benefits of this newly popular way of giving to charity.

October 24, 2004
NPT Announces Three Executive Additions
National Philanthropic Trust (NPT) announced the appointment of Margaret Bandera, John Berezny, and Karen Pearson to the positions of Controller, Manager of Finance and Operations, and Operations Assistant, respectively. The hires are a reflection of NPT's tremendous growth, having raised nearly $1 billion in charitable assets to date.

October 24, 2004
NPT Names New Board Member
National Philanthropic Trust today announced the appointment of Margarita Rosa to its Board of Trustees. Ms. Rosa brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in non-profit and advocacy services to the Board.

June 1, 2004
NPT President to Present Seminar at the 11th Annual Family Office Forum
Eileen Heisman will be a co-panelist during this prestigious family wealth management event taking place June 14-16, 2004 in Chicago.

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