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29 Sep 2022

From Cautious to Courageous: How Foundations Can Step up Advocacy & Invest in Change (Session 1 of 2)

Thursday, September 29, 2022 -

2:00pm to 3:30pm

... – especially when it comes to their ability to invest in social welfare organizations pushing for racial, social , environmental and economic justice. Private and public foundations can play an important...

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Tools & Strategies

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All Funders

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The Business of Philanthropy: “Exit Interviews” with Former and Departing Foundation CEOs

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06/30/2011

... in foundation management seems undeniable. “Venture capital ” grantmaking has captured the imagination of some ... measuring—is the most important step of all. Complex social problems are, by definition, not...

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The Joys and Frustrations of Managing Young People

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09/29/2016

... Fellow. But this summer brought another milestone — the opportunity to manage our first ever high school intern, ... of leaders. High school students rarely have the opportunity to learn about the...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Leadership Development

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Public Policy

Responding To Covid-19: Suggestions and Recommendations for Donors as of March 2020 from Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

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03/24/2020

... fear, suffering and death–and have grave social and economic consequences that last well beyond the ... regional and national boundaries and not only sufficient resources , but also the right resources...

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Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

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TCC Group Study Reinforces Importance of Funder Affinity Groups for Collaboration

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05/18/2018

... order, especially for nonprofits with limited time and resources . But grantmakers have more leeway if they choose to ... they “see themselves in the system, not apart, as capital sitting on the sidelines.”...

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The Need for Civil Legal Aid

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06/07/2016

... often involve assisting people in getting access to basic social systems and amenities such as healthcare, housing, ... seeking civil legal aid are turned away due to lack of resources , meaning a majority of...

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Economic Security

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The Elmezzi Foundation

The Rockefeller Foundation Appoints New Managing Directors

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02/01/2012

... Scott Leeb, and John Irons have been appointed to the role of Managing Director. Nancy Kete will focus on the ... inform public policy decisions. I am excited about the opportunity to continue and expand the...

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The Rockefeller Foundation

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27 Nov 2018

Achieving Equity: Do We Know Who We’re Serving?

Tuesday, November 27, 2018 -

2:30pm to 5:00pm

... occupy a powerful space between power and privilege in the social change sector. As such, they have a unique opportunity —and responsibility—to work proactively toward ... demographic data collection...

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MetLife Foundation Partners with Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors to Help Financial Service Providers Better Serve Low-Income Clients

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06/05/2015

... Banco WWB in Colombia, SAJIDA Foundation in Bangladesh and Capital Aid Fund for Employment of the Poor (CEP) in Vietnam. ...

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International/Foreign Affairs

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Community Development

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Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

MetLife

Clark Foundation Illustrates Grantmaking for a Rainy Day

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05/02/2016

... the 2008 financial crisis, Clark identified working capital as a much more critical need for the nonprofits in ... its portfolio. These organizations, many of which were key social service providers and...

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The Clark Foundation

F.B. Heron Foundation's Clara Miller Writes About Building a Foundation for the 21st Century

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06/08/2016

... evolution of skills needed to make a living. In the social sector, as we build enterprises and invest capital , we may be depending on assumptions based on an ...

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F.B. Heron Foundation

Funded by Soros and Mastercard, New Human Ventures Project Seeks to Help Refugees

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02/01/2017

... billionaire committed $500 million in private investment capital to “invest in startups, established companies, social impact initiatives, and businesses founded by migrants ...

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Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth

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Immigration

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Lisa Green Hall Joins Nathan Cummings Foundation's Investment Committee

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04/24/2017

... she is a lifelong advocate and champion for economic and social justice. She has extensive board experience and joined ... a new portfolio dedicated to impact investing with capital from the endowment of the...

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The Nathan Cummings Foundation

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Group Moves Toward Metrics to Ensure Impact Investments Really Have Impact

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08/14/2017

... Really Have Impact As more investors seek to use their capital as a tool for social change, a group of asset managers and nonprofit ...

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Greg Ratliff named VP at Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

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04/04/2019

... he advises investors on portfolios to generate both social and financial returns. Prior to Rockefeller ... housing preservation and community development venture capital . Greg also worked at the Bill &...

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Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

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William T. Grant Foundation Awards Youth Service Capacity-Building Grants to Three New York City Nonprofits

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05/07/2020

... that introduce students to endurance sports that promote social , academic, and physical development. Vivian Tseng, ... their capacity to serve communities that are furthest from opportunity . Especially in...

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Children, Youth and Families

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William T. Grant Foundation

18 Global Cities Selected to Participate in the World Cities Culture Forum’s Leadership Exchange Program Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies & Google Arts and Culture

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10/29/2020

... cities together from around the world we have a unique opportunity to learn from each other.” Cities are ... some of our planet’s most complex challenges, including social and racial inequality...

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Arts

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Bloomberg Philanthropies

Improving the Accuracy of Wikipedia’s Medical Information

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01/06/2015

... compelled us to accept and respect Wikipedia’s emergent role as a major health resource. Improving the Accuracy of ...

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New York Health Foundation

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Health

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COVID-19 Could Mean Extinction for Many Charities

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03/23/2020

... Charities By: John MacIntosh, Managing Partner, SeaChange Capital Partners. This article was originally published by ... events have been canceled. Many essential front-line social services -- e.g., operating...

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Disaster Relief

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