Credit Suisse Hosts Inaugural Philanthropy Campus in Collaboration with the New York University School of Continuing and Professional Studies

NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.

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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; 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.

Credit Suisse AG

Credit Suisse AG is one of the world's 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 Suisse can be found at www.credit-suisse.com.

Private Banking

In Private Banking, Credit Suisse provides 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.

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC is an indirect subsidiary of Credit Suisse.  The Private Banking USA business in Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC is a U.S. 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.

The George H. Heyman, Jr., Center for Philanthropy and Fundraising

The NYU-SCPS George H. Heyman, Jr., Center for Philanthropy and Fundraising (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.

The NYU School of Continuing and Professional Studies

Established in 1934, NYU-SCPS (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 nearly 5,000 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 55,000 annual enrollments in individual courses, specialized certificate programs, conferences, workshops, seminars, and public events. The School's community is enriched by more than 25,000 degree-holding alumni worldwide, many of whom serve as mentors, guest speakers, and advisory board members.

SOURCE Credit Suisse AG