{"id":45359,"date":"2025-10-14T08:35:30","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T08:35:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/alumni\/?page_id=45359"},"modified":"2025-10-15T14:56:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T14:56:20","slug":"named-giving","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/alumni\/make-a-difference\/give\/named-giving\/","title":{"rendered":"Named Giving"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-3\"><div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-2\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Honour someone special through a naming opportunity<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-3\"><div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-2\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"vf-figure wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" class=\"vf-figure__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/EMBL-KITA-Playground-072024-WP-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/EMBL-KITA-Playground-072024-WP-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/EMBL-KITA-Playground-072024-WP-1-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/EMBL-KITA-Playground-072024-WP-1-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"vf-figure__caption\">Suzanne Eaton Playground is officially opened by members of her family and EMBL Director General Edith Heard. Credit: Massimo Del Prete\/EMBL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-3\"><div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-2\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p><strong>What it is<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Named Fund is a way to support EMBL\u2019s mission while celebrating or remembering someone important to you. It could honour a colleague, mentor, or family member, linking their name to scientific discovery and training at EMBL.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-3\"><div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-2\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p><strong>Why it matters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Creates a lasting tribute that connects a person\u2019s story to EMBL\u2019s mission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enables alumni and friends to strengthen EMBL while keeping alive the values, achievements, or spirit of those honoured.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Builds a culture of philanthropy within our community, ensuring EMBL continues to inspire for generations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How you can help<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can establish a Named Fund as an individual, family, or group of colleagues. Every gift matters\u2014whether modest or major\u2014and can be tailored to reflect the honouree\u2019s connection with EMBL.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"vf-figure wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" class=\"vf-figure__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/LUV250318_Trondheim_May-Britt-Moser_Kafatos-lecture-2025_017_CROP.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/LUV250318_Trondheim_May-Britt-Moser_Kafatos-lecture-2025_017_CROP.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/LUV250318_Trondheim_May-Britt-Moser_Kafatos-lecture-2025_017_CROP-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/LUV250318_Trondheim_May-Britt-Moser_Kafatos-lecture-2025_017_CROP-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"vf-figure__caption\">Nobel Prize winner May-Britt Moser delivers the 2025 Kafatos Lecture in Trondheim.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-3\"><div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-2\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p><strong>Stories \/ Examples<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several initiatives already celebrate our community in this way:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/alumni\/community\/recognitions\/the-john-kendrew-award\/\">The John Kendrew Young Scientist Award<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/alumni\/community\/recognitions\/the-lennart-philipson-award\/\">The Lennart Philipson Award<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/alumni\/community\/recognitions\/kafatos-lecture\/\">The Kafatos Lecture<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/news\/connections\/12-moments-of-philanthropy-8-suzanne-eaton-playground\/\">The Suzanne Eaton Playground<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/alumni\/community\/obituaries\/matti-saraste\/matti-saraste-courtyard\/\">The Matti Saraste Courtyard<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These show how meaningful recognition can be combined with support for EMBL\u2019s mission.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<figure class=\"vf-figure wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" class=\"vf-figure__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Courtyard__0005_CROP.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Courtyard__0005_CROP.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Courtyard__0005_CROP-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Courtyard__0005_CROP-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"vf-figure__caption\">The Matti Saraste Courtyard at EMBL Heidelberg.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-3\"><div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-2\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-2\"><div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-2\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n<article class=\"vf-summary vf-summary--has-image\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"266\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Mehrnoosh_Rayner_03-2-copy_CROP.png\" class=\"vf-summary__image\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 180px; height: auto; border: 1px solid #d0d0ce\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" \/>  <h3 class=\"vf-summary__title\">\n          Contact      <\/h3>\n  <p class=\"vf-summary__text\">We warmly invite you to <strong><a href=\"mailto:mehrnoosh.rayner@embl.de\">contact Mehrnoosh Rayner<\/a>, EMBL Head of Alumni Relations<\/strong>, to discuss creating a fund in someone\u2019s honour.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-3\"><div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-2\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p><strong>Thank you<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are deeply grateful to all those who have chosen to celebrate the EMBL spirit through Named Funds\u2014ensuring that memories live on through future scientific achievements.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"parent":695,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-title-left-aligned.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"embl_taxonomy":[],"class_list":["post-45359","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"embl_taxonomy_terms":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/45359","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=45359"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/45359\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":45501,"href":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/45359\/revisions\/45501"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/695"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=45359"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"embl_taxonomy","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/embl_taxonomy?post=45359"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}