News

Guest Writers on TPF Blog!

08/31/2010

In the coming months, you'll be able to read about philanthropy and TPF's work on our blog by various guest writers. Read more.

TPF seeks an energetic social cause marketing intern

08/06/2010

TPF is eager to hire an intern to be a part of the TPF's team as it widens its reach with an outreach and communications program.

Hours are flexible, but will require a focus on keeping on top of current events, both in Turkey as well as the philanthropic giving circle... Read more.

TPF at ISTR Conference in Istanbul

07/02/2010

Turkish Philanthropy Funds will be organizing a panel on transnational philanthropy and its effects on social development at the ISTR Conference on July 8 from 4:00-5:30 pm at Kadir Has University. Read more.

Nicholas C. Porcaro

Nicholas C. Porcaro, a licensed Architect in Massachusetts and New York, with a Masters of Science Degree in Management and a recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship has over 35 years of Professional Architectural Design, Project Development and Construction Management experience both domestic and international.  With reputable large companies such as Stone & Webster, Northrop, and EMCOR (JWP), Mr. Porcaro has successfully expanded engineering construction operating subsidiaries as well as formed and operated new Joint Venture Companies in the Mechanical, Electrical, and General Contracting field.  He has had General Manager, operational and commercial responsibilities over these companies with annual turnovers in excess of $60 million.

As one of the principal partners since 1995 of SMC Holding LLC and SMC Management Corporation, a Real Estate Development and Management Firm based in Boston with a branch office in Manchester, New Hampshire, Mr. Porcaro has acquired, permitted, developed and managed properties predominantly in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire.  He has been responsible for and is knowledgeable on all aspects of construction contracting & permitting, cost estimating, value engineering, design and the renovation and construction process necessary for adding value to real property investments.  He was one of the original partners in the 370,000 sq.ft. Hesser Center for Commerce and Education in Manchester, NH, which was started in 1989 and completed in 2000.

Nick Porcaro is founder and President of ANSA, Inc., a Boston based architectural planning and consulting firm.  This firm specializes in the creation and start up of new engineering and construction services companies primarily in the international arena.  Domestically, the firm provides design, planning and construction management services to the real estate industry.  Nick managed all aspects of the design and construction of an award winning $16.4 million total rehabilitation of a commercial/industrial complex in Manchester, New Hampshire and the construction and development of seven (7) new apartment rental complexes totaling 877 units in the region.