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Morgan Stanley

It’s Time to Cut Through the Hype of Impact Investing

Release Date:

08/19/2013

... and the F.B. Heron Foundation in the evolution of impact investing . In a time of skyrocketing deficits, uncertain ... from impact investments—deals that achieve a measurable social and environmental impact...

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Impact Investing

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F.B. Heron Foundation

The State of Philanthropy: How to Maximize Impact

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03/26/2014

... the landscape began to shift. Multilateral funders, social entrepreneurs, even socially-minded business had joined the businesses of solving social and environmental problems. On the whole, this was ...

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The Rockefeller Foundation Invests in Satellite Data & AI to Accelerate Economic Development and Climate Resilience in Africa

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08/29/2022

... dynamic and practical understanding of how constrained resources can best promote livelihood improvements in local ...

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International/Foreign Affairs

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Technology

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Edna McConnell Clark Announces Spend-Down, Major Investment in Blue Meridian Partners

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12/14/2016

... decided to "sunset" the Foundation and spend all of its resources (approximately $1 billion) over the next decade. ... youth. In 2007, we began leveraging the Foundation's resources through...

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Children, Youth and Families

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Blue Meridian Partners, Inc.

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12 Dec 2018

Stronger Together Part II: Building the Capacity of Social Movements – December Webinar Hosted by HRFN

Wednesday, December 12, 2018 -

12:00pm to 1:00pm

... Build the Capacity of Movement March 13 – Evaluating Social Movement Power: Initial Concepts and Indicators ... Stronger Together Part II: Building the Capacity of Social Movements – December Webinar Hosted by...

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Social Justice

The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Promotes David Gilmore to Role of Deputy Chief Investment Officer

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01/06/2021

Since joining the Foundation in 2014, Mr. Gilmore has served as Managing Director of Investments.

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Appointments & Transitions

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The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation

13 Mar 2019

Stronger Together Part II: Building the Capacity of Social Movements – A Webinar Hosted by HRFN

Wednesday, March 13, 2019 -

12:00pm to 1:00pm

... Build the Capacity of Movements March 13 – Evaluating Social Movement Power: Initial Concepts and Indicators In 2018, Innovation Network’s Social Movement Learning Project began developing the Power .....

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Social Justice

Ford Foundation doubles investment for trans organizations, makes sweeping commitments to support LGBTQ+ communities

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06/02/2022

... of the twentieth century.” said sports icon and social justice pioneer, Billie Jean King . “It is a law ... call to invest in trans organizations across the United States and to defend transgender people and...

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Gender Justice

LGBTQ

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Ford Foundation

The Markle Foundation, Colorado Governor and 20 States Launch the Skillful State Network

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02/14/2018

The Markle Foundation, Colorado Governor and 20 States Launch the Skillful State Network Colorado Governor ... a skills-based labor market. The Playbook offers tools and resources jointly developed by Skillful,...

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John & Mary R. Markle Foundation

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Workforce Development

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Ford and MetLife Work to Measure Impact of Community Investing

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06/09/2015

Ford and MetLife Work to Measure Impact of Community Investing Community loan funds are social -purpose, typically nonprofit, financial institutions ... loan funds by 2018. Joining Aeris is the Global Impact...

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Community Development

Finance & Asset Management

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MetLife

11 Apr 2018

Moving Beyond Financial Education: A Grantmaker's Guide to Investing in Impactful Financial Capability Programs - Webinar

Wednesday, April 11, 2018 -

1:00pm to 2:00pm

... "knowledge is power" when it comes to increasing financial health . Now we have ample evidence that financial education ... Moving Beyond Financial Education: A Grantmaker's Guide to Investing in...

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Tisch Fund Gives $10 Million to Initiative for Arts and Mental Health

Release Date:

04/24/2018

... Fund Gives $10 Million to Initiative for Arts and Mental Health The Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund has pledged $10 million to fund arts programs focused on mental health issues in New York City. The new...

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Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund

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Arts

Health

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'Investment Club' of Foundations Pays Off for Nonprofits

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06/05/2015

... a group of New York Foundations that decided to pool their resources last fall isn't likely to generate much cash. But .....

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Community Development

The Heckscher Foundation for Children

Workforce Development

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Altman Foundation

SeaChange Capital Partners

Rockefeller Brothers Fund Releases New Report: Mission Aligned Investing: How We Assess Our Progress

Release Date:

04/07/2022

... Brothers Fund Releases New Report: Mission Aligned Investing : How We Assess Our Progress Geraldine Watson shares ... generally accepted impact performance metrics to measure social , environmental, and...

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Finance & Asset Management

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Rockefeller Brothers Fund

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Q&A: Judith Rodin Makes An Impact On Investing And Giving

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11/02/2016

Q&A: Judith Rodin Makes An Impact On Investing And Giving How important is Judith Rodin? Ask one ... theater tickets, but by pioneering the practice of impact investing , where environmental concerns are...

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Rockefeller Exec Outlines Wide Range of Climate Investments

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07/15/2016

... The Rockefeller Foundation is aiming to connect social entrepreneurs with capital to finance an array of ... senior associate director of innovative finance and impact investing , outlined the effort in an...

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Environment and Climate Change

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Appointments & Transitions

Co-Chief Investment Officer of Carnegie Corporation of NY Meredith Jenkins Goes to Trinity Wall Street

Release Date:

01/19/2016

... to advance Trinity’s global ministries, which include social justice and reconciliation, education, music, ... our program work to improve education in the United States and Africa, promote international peace...

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