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University's Graduate School of Business will offer a new executive
education course geared exclusively for leaders of grant making
organizations -- a program that is the first of its kind at a business
school. It targets
organizations that grant at least $1 . Sessions will focus
on strategic approaches to grant-making and provide new frameworks to
deal with key challenges faced by foundations today.
"The Comcast Foundation Board wants young people in our communities to
know that they have the power to effect positive change, and that we and the
community at large value that contribution," said Joseph W.

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STANFORD, Calif.
Members of Stanford Business School's world-renowned faculty
create a rigorous academic learning experience in Silicon Valley, one
of the most dynamic economic centers in the world.gsb.

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The Business School is committed to educating a community of
people who impact the world, who believe in the power of ideas, and
who lead the process of innovation in a wide range of areas.

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As part of the Business School's mission and commitment to
management education in the social sector, the Center for Social
Innovation partially underwrites the program's cost.

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Each of 1,328 students -- recognized on the basis of community
service, leadership skills, positive attitude and academic achievement -- will
receive a one-time grant of $1,000 that can be used toward the student 's
pursuit of higher education. "They
are our future business and community leaders."
High school seniors attending schools in Comcast communities across the
country were nominated for the scholarship program by their school principals."
Since its inception in 2000, the Leaders and Achievers(TM) Scholarship
Program has awarded more than $4.comcast.

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Roberts, Chairman and CEO, Comcast Corporation.

The Comcast Foundation was founded by Comcast Corporation
(Nasdaq: CMCSA; CMCSK) in June 1999 and is the company's chief source of
charitable support to qualified non-profit organizations. Since its inception, The
Comcast Foundation has donated more than $18 million to organizations in the
communities where Comcast serves.

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5 million annually and have
full-time staff . We are pleased to recognize
the tremendous impact that these young citizens have made in their schools and
communities.

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1 million in scholarship grants to students
in recognition of their service to their communities.

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Participants will develop valuable professional networks that will
support ongoing learning and foster personal bonds that span many
organizations.

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The program is managed by Scholarship Program Administrators - an
independent, not-for-profit organization that manages corporate and corporate
foundation scholarship programs.

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It is open to a mix of participants from private,
corporate, community, and operating foundations. "We're proud to continue to expand this
program that recognizes the efforts of a growing number of individual
students, all of whom are making a difference in their communities.com under "In the Community.

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The application deadline is May 15.
"As the world's social issues grow more profound and complex, the
role of philanthropic institutions is becoming both more important and
more challenging," says faculty member James Phills, director of the
Executive Program in Philanthropy and codirector of the Center for
Social Innovation at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. The Foundation
primarily invests in programs that work to create a positive, sustainable
impact within our communities in the areas of volunteerism; literacy , reading
and learning; and youth leadership development.

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They also will receive a multimedia toolkit to enhance
their learning.

Comcast Recognizes High School Seniors for Community Service and Leadership

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"To
ensure their effectiveness in a changing landscape, foundation leaders
are exploring new approaches to social progress.
This groundbreaking program will bring together a diverse group of
high-level philanthropy leaders and foundation CEOs.edu/exed/epp or contact the
program manager , Jennifer Harris, at 650-724-4973.,
President, The Comcast Foundation.
For additional information , visit http://www. More information about The Foundation and
its programs is available at http: //www.

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The net $6,500
tuition includes all materials, meals, and accommodations.

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" The executive
program , launched by the Center for Social Innovation, exposes
participants to cutting-edge ideas and helps them develop skills
essential to a wide range of leadership challenges unique to
philanthropic organizations. The
Center for Social Innovation fosters new solutions to social problems
by enhancing the leadership, management and organizational capacity of
individuals and institutions addressing social issues.
"It's important to encourage our young people to develop leadership
skills ," said Brian L.
The Leaders and Achievers(TM) Scholarship Program underscores the Comcast
philosophy that young people should have every opportunity to achieve their
potential, and should be motivated to be catalysts for positive change in
their schools and communities. Waz, Jr.

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The six-day Executive Program in Philanthropy will run July 31
through August 5, 2005.

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For more information and an application to the Executive Program
in Philanthropy, go to www. Leaders and Achievers(TM ) Scholarship Program Awards $1,328,000
in Scholarship Grants Through The Comcast Foundation

PHILADELPHIA, The Comcast Foundation today
announced the recipients of the 2005 Leaders and Achievers(TM) Scholarship
Program.

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The Center for Social Innovation at the Stanford Graduate School
of Business already offers four other executive education programs for
nonprofit leaders in the arts, social services, education, and other
fields.com/scholarships.comcast.

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The Center
promotes solutions through a unique combination of interdisciplinary
research, teaching, and engagement with those who lead social change.stanford.

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