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http://raikesfoundation.org/our-story
We met as colleagues at Microsoft in the early 1980s, and we are proud to own the distinction of being the first couple to meet and marry at Microsoft. Our time at the company was thrilling, challenging and financially rewarding beyond our wildest dreams.
A valuable extension of our Microsoft experience was to meet many new and inspiring role models. Tricia built a fond relationship with Mary Gates, who encouraged her to get more engaged in the nonprofit world and join the board of the local Boys and Girls Club. We both spoke often with Bill and Melinda Gates about their interest in philanthropy, and Jeff later helped further their mission while serving as CEO of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. We also had the privilege of learning from Jeff's fellow Nebraskan, Warren Buffett, about the need to reinvest wealth back into society with a willingness to take smart risks for greater impact through philanthropy. |