Erburu to Be Honored for Philanthropy

Robert Erburu, who retired in January as chairman of Times Mirror Co., parent company of the Los Angeles Times, will be honored for his contributions to philanthropy on Nov. 15 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills.

Erburu will be named outstanding volunteer on National Philanthropy Day, which is sponsored by the local chapter of the National Society of Fund-Raising Executives and supported by a number of other organizations.

Erburu is an active trustee on the boards of six of Southern California’s major foundations and has played a key role in the distribution of thousands of grants to nonprofit organizations. He has received numerous community awards, including the Los Angeles Public Library’s first annual Philanthropy Award earlier this year.

The cost of the event is $35 or $350 for a table of 10. To make reservations contact Diane Netzel at (310) 836-7624.