100 Years on, Rockefeller Foundation Still Busy
Release Date:
05/12/2013
An examination of the foundation’s history and institutional approach as it celebrates its centennial.
Site Search
- resource provided by the Forum Network Knowledgebase.
Search Tip: Search with " " to find exact matches.
Thousands participate in Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure
Release Date:
05/11/2013
Attendance at the charity’s signature fundraising event did decline for the second consecutive year.
The Transformative Power of Philanthropy
Release Date:
05/09/2013
The fourth in a series of Rockefeller Foundation President Judith Rodin’s reflections on the unique strengths and enduring lessons of 100 years of strategic philanthropy.
New Programs Teach Collaboration, Not Finance and Fundraising
Release Date:
05/05/2013
This examination of the “new breed” of leadership programs includes those supported by the American Express Foundation, the Bank of America Charitable Foundation and the Nathan Cummings Foundation.
Bloomberg Gives Sept. 11 Museum a $15 Million Loan
Release Date:
05/02/2013
Michael Bloomberg has personally lent the museum $15 million to help cover expenses until it opens a year from now. He is charging the lowest possible interest rate — less than 0.3 percent — so that the transaction would qualify under federal rules...
Philanthropy as Backer of Brains
Release Date:
05/02/2013
The third in a series of Rockefeller Foundation President Judith Rodin’s reflections on the unique strengths and enduring lessons of 100 years of strategic philanthropy.
Bloomberg Philanthropies Unveils Web Site and Priorities
Release Date:
04/30/2013
Bloomberg Philanthropies unveiled its first website, which provides detailed information about its areas of focus, a letter from Mayor Bloomberg and an annual report on the foundation’s activities.
Philanthropy Takes Fore as Bloomberg Exits N.Y. Mayoralty
Release Date:
04/30/2013
Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s approach to philanthropy and his giving priorities are examined as he prepares for his return to private life.
$15 Million Gift and New Name for Community College
Release Date:
04/29/2013
The Stella and Charles Guttman Foundation is giving $15 million to New Community College, one of the largest donations ever for a public two-year college. The foundation is giving an additional $10 million to increase graduation rates at all seven...
Foundations Commit More Than $2-Billion to End Polio
Release Date:
04/25/2013
Bloomberg Philanthropies is among the foundations joining Bill and Melinda Gates in a new push to eradicate polio.
Philanthropy as Field Builder
Release Date:
04/25/2013
The second in a series of Rockefeller Foundation President Judith Rodin’s reflections on the unique strengths and enduring lessons of 100 years of strategic philanthropy.
Trinity Church Split on How to Manage $2 Billion Legacy of a Queen
Release Date:
04/24/2013
Parishioners of Trinity Wall Street disagree on the church’s current mission and direction and how it should use its assets.
African Philanthropy Forum to Promote Transformation of the Continent 'From Within'
Release Date:
04/22/2013
The Global Philanthropy Forum has announced the formation of the African Philanthropy Forum to support the expansion of strategic philanthropy on the African continent; the Tony Elumelu, MasterCard, Equity Group and Rockefeller foundations have...
Ford’s Next Leader Needs Grass-Roots Experience and Entrepreneurial Spirit, Say Nonprofits
Release Date:
04/21/2013
Several nonprofit leaders and experts weigh in on which qualities and experiences the successor to current Ford Foundation President Luis Ubiñas should possess.
Philanthropy Is the Go-To Partner for Risk
Release Date:
04/18/2013
The first in a series of Rockefeller Foundation President Judith Rodin’s reflections on the unique strengths and enduring lessons of 100 years of strategic philanthropy.
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Announces Participants of 'Untraditional' Artist Residency Program
Release Date:
04/17/2013
The Doris Duke Building Demand for the Arts program supports partnerships between artists and organizations to create and pilot methods for reaching the public and developing individuals' interest in and access to the performing arts.
More Children in Greece Are Going Hungry
Release Date:
04/17/2013
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation's support of a school lunch program to help combat child hunger in Greece is mentioned in this article.
Our Schools, Cut Off From the Web
Release Date:
06/16/2013
An op-ed on the need for all people to have access to a fast and open Internet by Ford Foundation President Luis Ubiñas.
Open Society Announces Fund to Support New Nonprofit Leaders
Release Date:
06/14/2013
Open Society Foundations has established a $2-million fund to help new nonprofit chief executives put their ideas to work quickly.
2013 Black Male Achievement Fellows Announced
Release Date:
06/12/2013
The Open Society Foundations, in partnership with Echoing Green, have announced the 2013 class of Black Male Achievement Fellows.