In Memoriam: James McConnell Clark of Edna McConnell Clark Foundation
Release Date:
11/04/2015
... Clark, died at his home in Woods Hole, MA on October 24, 2015 at the age of 93. A son of W. Van Alan and Edna ...
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Simons Foundation Creates Center for Computational Astrophysics, Appoints David Spergel Director
Release Date:
11/16/2015
... team), and the Dannie Heineman Prize for Astrophysics ( 2015 ). He is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and ...
Century Foundation Quoted in Article on School Desegregation Lawsuit
Release Date:
01/27/2016
... of poor and minority students to proliferate. A 2015 Minneapolis Star Tribune analysis found that elementary ...
Ford, Rockefeller Offer Templates for Guiding CEO Transitions at Big Foundations
Release Date:
03/07/2017
... as MacArthur Foundation’s president and CEO in March 2015 , after serving as its interim president for several ...
Aetna Joins Corporate Effort to Save Hartford Financial and Psychological Slump
Release Date:
03/15/2017
Connecticut may be the wealthiest state in the nation, but you wouldn't know that by visiting its capital, Hartford. Aetna, The Hartford, and Travelers—announced that they would come to the city’s aid with a $50 million collective commitment.
Bloomberg Fact Checks NYTimes on Climate Change
Release Date:
03/20/2017
... United States to meet Mr. Obama’s commitments under the 2015 Paris Agreement” on climate change. In fact, thanks to ...
Markle Foundation-Backed Online Tools Seek to Help Close the Employment Skills Gap
Release Date:
07/10/2017
... that have preoccupied the Markle Foundation since 2015 , when it pledged an initial $50 million to its ReWork ...
New York Times Op-Ed "Good Leaders Make Good Schools" Cites Important Wallace-Commissioned Research Report
Release Date:
03/13/2018
... directly after graduation increased to 63 percent in 2015 from 50 percent in 2006. Sean Reardon of Stanford ...
Inside Rockefeller Foundation’s $20 Million Plan to Improve Energy Access in India
Release Date:
09/05/2018
... Power India , a program launched by the foundation in 2015 , intends to bring sustainable energy to at least 25 ...
Mike Bloomberg Visits Gary, Ind. for a Conversation about Community Building through the Arts
Release Date:
10/09/2018
... address civic issues, and support local economies. In 2015 , Bloomberg Philanthropies selected the city of Gary as a ...
Andy Warhol Foundation Board Names Julián Zugazagoitia Chair, Adds Three Members
Release Date:
10/23/2018
... served on the jury of the 56th Venice Biennale and was the 2015 recipient of the New Leadership award from ArtTable... ...
Russell Sage Foundation Grantees Cited in NY Times on Disputed Timeline for When Whites Will Assume Minority Status in US Population
Release Date:
11/29/2018
In a nation preoccupied by race, the moment when white Americans will make up less than half the country’s population has become an object of fascination.
14
Feb
2019
Balancing Power Dynamics - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP
Thursday, February 14, 2019 -
12:00pm to 1:30pm
How can you use your privilege to address the power imbalances that exist between funders and community partners? How can your board members build more honest and collaborative relationships, while also supporting other funders in building more...
16
May
2019
Relationship Between the Board Chair and CEO - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP
Thursday, May 16, 2019 -
12:00pm to 1:30pm
How do board chairs and CEOs develop and maintain their partnerships?
Carnegie Corporation of New York Names 32 Winners of Andrew Carnegie Fellowships
Release Date:
04/23/2019
... $32 million in grants to more than 160 fellows since 2015 . Its overall objective is to offer fresh perspectives on ...
Former U.S. Ambassador Elizabeth Cousens to Lead United Nations Foundation as President and Chief Executive Officer
Release Date:
09/16/2019
... has served the Foundation as its Deputy CEO since 2015 . Cousens will succeed current President and CEO Kathy ...
12
Dec
2019
Passing the Baton: Reflections on the Past, Present, and Future of Family Philanthropy - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP
Thursday, December 12, 2019 -
12:00pm to 1:30pm
In 2020 the National Center for Family Philanthropy will welcome Nick Tedesco as President and CEO and see the transition of founder and longtime President Ginny Esposito to the role of Senior Fellow.
09
Jan
2020
Taking on the Big Issues: How Your Foundation Can Find Focus and Create Impact - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP
Thursday, January 9, 2020 -
12:00pm to 1:30pm
As a funder looking to effect change within a largescale social, environmental, or economic problem, how do you decide as a family what you can do to make a difference?
12
Mar
2020
The Power of a Name: Considering Privacy, Publicity, and Transparency - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP
Thursday, March 12, 2020 -
12:00pm to 1:15pm
In this webinar, hear from families who have considered the power of their name and learn ways to be thoughtful about your own voice.
05
Nov
2020
On Balancing Purpose and Payout - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP and Forefront
Thursday, November 5, 2020 -
10:00am to 11:00am
This conversation will focus on recent calls for foundations to increase the percentage of assets they pay out each year.