The
Hamilton
Lane
Culture
Hamilton Lane’s culture encourages the creation of
strong connections with our co-workers, our clients
and our community. We have always promoted giving
back to our community, and in 2013 we decided to
formalize our efforts by creating the HL in Action
program. This employee-led initiative was created as a
way to bring volunteer efforts in-house and make them
an official part of the Hamilton Lane experience.
HL in Action provides a unique opportunity for
employees to serve their local and global communities
by actively volunteering and supporting charitable
causes, either individually or as a team. What began
simply as an idea has grown tremendously since its
inception, and we look forward to continuing to serve
our communities and to dedicating our time and
resources to organizations in need.
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Employees participated
in the Matching
Gifts Program
Team only
events
Employee
participation
47
HLIA events
VTO hours used
Total events
Organizations
supported by
Matching Gifts
Program
Donation
drives/walks
Big Brothers Big Sisters is a national organization that
helps at-risk children beat the odds by helping them
realize their potential through mentoring and friendship.
In 2009, Hamilton Lane and the Big Brothers Big
Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania program began their
corporate partnership. Each year, about 30 Hamilton
Lane employees take on the role of “Big” to more
than 60 “Littles” from the Mastery Charter School–
Shoemaker Campus in western Philadelphia.
Since
2009
30
Volunteers
per year
60
Students/Littles
For approximately seven months, Bigs and Littles meet
bi-monthly at the Hamilton Lane Headquarters, where
they can participate in group activities or simply sit, talk
and spend time together. Many of these relationships
span the Littles’ entire high school career, and are
designed to offer one-on-one mentoring to children
facing adversity.
3k+
Hours
volunteered
The program is highlighted by a couple of key events
throughout the academic year. Reverse Day, when Bigs
take a bus to the Littles’ school and spend a day on
their campus touring and meeting their teachers, as
well as the end of the year party, have become unique
ways to celebrate and further demonstrate our ongoing
dedication to the program. Ultimately, our goal is
to help our Littles along the path to creating a more
promising future.
Main Line Animal Rescue is a local organization that
rescues, treats and places abused, unwanted and
abandoned companion animals. Through advocacy and
education, MLAR works to raise awareness about the
benefits of adopting an animal in need.
Despite a workforce of more than four hundred active
volunteers, MLAR is always in need of help to care for
the more than 300 animals living in their shelters at
any given time. Hamilton Lane has been volunteering
at MLAR since 2013 and, over the years, the two
organizations have developed a strong partnership.
On several occasions, Hamilton Lane has sent groups
of volunteers to spend the day onsite helping the
organization complete a variety of day-to-day tasks.
From building brand new cat towers and dog beds,
to working directly with the animals, volunteers have
helped enhance animal playtime and allowed them to
feel more relaxed in their new environment.
Since
2014
626
Pounds of food
donated in 2014
100+
Hours
volunteered
Philabundance is a Philadelphia-based organization
that was created with the simple belief that no person
should go hungry. As the region’s largest hunger relief
organization, Philabundance contributes to a broad
spectrum of social services through food cupboards,
emergency kitchens, shelters, daycares and senior
centers. By implementing both emergency relief and
also long-term strategies to strengthen the hunger
safety net, they are creating innovative programs to
make nutritious food available to anyone in need.
Philabundance relies on nearly 20,000 volunteers per
year to distribute 20 million pounds of food to agencies
and individuals throughout 9 counties in Pennsylvania
and New Jersey. Over the last two years, Hamilton
Lane has supported their mission to drive hunger from
our communities by participating in several events
including in-office food drives to collect non-perishable
items, and volunteering at the Hunger Relief Center to
help Philabundance distribute food and local produce.
Wordsworth is a private, not-for-profit organization
that provides a continuum of education, behavioral
health treatment and child welfare services to children,
adolescents and families. Wordsworth provides caring
and professional services in a variety of settings, and
continues to grow and introduce new programming
to meet the changing needs of the community.
Through a residential treatment program, special
education programs, and a number of other programs
in homes, schools and the community, Wordsworth is
helping to enrich the local Philadelphia community.
The organization has grown from serving 20 students
to more than 2,000 children and youth each year.
Additionally, Wordsworth partners with the Philadelphia
School District, Department of Education, and the
Department of Human Services to serve the needs of
the community.
Hamilton Lane is proud to support Wordsworth’s
mission. From holiday toy drives to painting classrooms,
Hamilton Lane employees have donated material goods
as well as their time to benefit this community.
Human Resources and Legal
Fund Investment Team
The Ronald McDonald House supports families of seriously ill children by
providing them a place to stay while their children are hospitalized or receiving
treatment at local hospitals.
In lieu of a holiday gathering, our Fund Investment Team decided
to celebrate the season by donating their time to the Cradles to
Crayons “Giving Factory” in Conshohocken, PA.
Members of our Legal, Compliance and Human Resources departments held
a team building event at the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House last April.
The teams had the unique opportunity to act as “Guest Chef,” where they
prepared meals for the staff and all 45 families staying at the facility. The team
was grateful for the opportunity to offer some small added comfort to those staying at
the Ronald McDonald House during what is typically a challenging and emotional time
for these families.
The Cradles to Crayons organization provides essential goods to children aged 0-12 in the
Philadelphia area, including all the physical goods that children need to be safe, protected
from the elements, and ready to learn. The Fund Investment Team spent the afternoon sorting
children’s clothing, checking for quality and organizing the clothes by gender, size, and type.
Hamilton Lane has participated in several philanthropic events with Cradles to Crayons, and
together we have helped to send children to school ready to reach their full potential.
Hong Kong Team
San Diego Team
Last fall, employees from our Hong Kong office participated in
a local volunteering event with the Crossroads Foundation. This
organization is a non-profit charity that uses the city’s status as
a global hub to bring together those in need with those who
can help. To achieve their goal, the Crossroads Foundation accepts a variety of goods such as
clothing, home appliances and electronics, which are then distributed globally to individuals,
families and community organizations in need.
Last summer, team members from our San Diego and San Francisco
offices came together to participate in a clean-up event with “I Love
a Clean San Diego.” The team spent the day picking up trash at
the La Jolla shores beach, helping to enhance the beauty of their
local environment.
During the event, the team was divided into groups to help out with a variety of tasks from sorting
and processing donations to packing and organizing shipping containers. That day, the Hong Kong
team helped prepare a record-setting number of items for shipment that would be distributed
globally. The team continues to work with the Crossroads Foundation on a variety of initiatives.
ILACSD offers a broad range of expertise in environmental education program design and
implementation. The organization works to promote regional awareness of environmental
issues, including resource conservation, waste reduction and recycling, community
enhancement, and pollution prevention.
Matching Gifts Program
Hamilton Lane’s Matching Gifts Program offers employees an opportunity to
double their monetary contributions to the charitable and philanthropic
organization(s) of their choice.
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation – raises money and awareness of childhood
cancer causes
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS - supports organizations, individuals and families
across the country who are affected by HIV/AIDS
For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation - assists adult cancer patients, their
caregivers and loved ones
John Shapiro Superheroes Foundation - honors the memory of John Shapiro
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society - funds research, finds cures and ensures access to
treatment for blood cancer patients
lowernine.org - assists in the long-term recovery of the Lower Ninth Ward of New
Orleans, Louisiana
Smile Train International – provides free cleft lip and palate repair surgery to children in
85+ developing countries
SquashSmarts - improves the lives of underserved youth from Philadelphia public
schools by providing academic tutoring and squash instruction
Ginger English Memorial Fund – honors the life and legacy of Ginger English
Las Patronas - provides financial assistance to non-profit organizations in San Diego
County that value community service
National Multiple Sclerosis Society – mobilizes people and resources to drive research
for a cure to help everyone affected by MS
Philabundance - aims to fight hunger by reducing food waste and giving food surpluses
to local partners
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation – makes a difference in the lives of
children and helps families that cannot afford healthcare
The Comprehensive Learning Center - provides an educational environment and
treatment services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders
The Village - builds an effective cooperative of community-based nonprofit
organizations in Montgomery County
World Vision - works with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation
Multiple Myeloma Foundation - invents new ways to solve problems related to multiple myeloma
Himalayan Hope Charitable Foundation - supports the educational needs of children in a remote
village of the Himalayan Mountain region
CARITAS - provides a service continuum for those experiencing poverty that begins with a safety
net and links people to resources to achieve self-sufficiency
National Badge of Honor Memorial Foundation - assists the survivors and departments of officers
who have been killed in the line of duty
Career Transitions for Dancers – helps dancers to successfully transition into post-performance careers
Elmwood Park Zoo - fosters an appreciation for wildlife and the environment to inspire active
participation in conservation
Main Line Deputy Dog - facilitates greater independence for people with physical or mental disabilities
Bicycles Against Poverty – utilizes bicycles to increase accessibility to crucial resources, facilitate
community cooperation, and build financial management skills
Mighty Writers - teaches Philadelphia kids to think and write with clarity so they can achieve success
at school, at work and in life
Animal Welfare Association of NJ - eliminates animal suffering and promotes the role of animals in
the well-being of people
ASPCA - provides effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States
Camden County Animal Shelter - fights to reduce the overwhelming stray/unwanted animal population
SOS Children's Villages - builds families for children in need
Age UK - improves the quality of life and promotes a positive view of all older people in London
Red Paw Emergency Relief Team - assists displaced pets and their people to ensure all family
members are taken care of during a disaster in their home
Alzheimer's Association – works to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement
of research
National Kidney Foundation - enhances the lives of everyone with, at risk of, or affected by
kidney disease
American Heart Association – builds healthier lives, free of cardiovascular disease and stroke
New York Road Runners - helps and inspires people through running
March of Dimes - improves the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and
infant mortality
Partners in Health - provides a preferential option for the poor in health care
Phi Beta Kappa Society - celebrates and advocates excellence in the liberal arts and sciences
Make a Wish Foundation - grants wishes that change the lives of children