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Oak Foundation hires diplomat as its next President
Oak Foundation has announced the appointment of Douglas Griffiths as the new President of Oak Foundation. Griffiths said, ‘I’m inspired by Oak’s commitment to support innovative solutions to global challenges. I look forward to getting …
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation announce Ridgway H White as CEO
Ridgway H White has been appointed CEO of Charles Stewart Mott Foundation after William S White officially retired from the position of chief executive officer. William S. White will be stepping back from day-to-day operations …
Silicon Valley Community Foundation appoint Nicole Taylor as president and CEO
Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SCVF) has appointed Nicole Taylor as CEO after Emmet Carson was forced out of his post as president and CEO in following an independent inquiry into allegations of bullying and harassment. …
Impact investing: A foundation’s journey from a little to a lot
The Russell Family Foundation (TRFF) practices impact investing as a long game built on experiential learning, resilient risk-taking and the primacy of relationships. Contrary to the playbook of traditional investing, where the dominant values are …
Teresa Behrens named executive director at Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Teresa Behrens has been appointed executive director of the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University. Prior to accepting the position as executive director, Behrens served as the director of strategy and programs …
Rethinking the funder-grantee relationship
The relationship that exists between many funders and grantees is complicated to say the least. The relationship can too often be riddled with power imbalances, saviourism, and imposed expectations. As funders we need to recognize …
141 US foundations and donors sign letter opposing protest restrictions
Major philanthropic organisations have come together to oppose a set of proposed US National Park Service regulations governing protest on federal lands in Washington DC. The Proteus Fund, working closely with the Wallace Global Fund, …
Let’s dance! The role of philanthropy in the age of disruption
‘Diversity is being invited to the party, Inclusion is being asked to dance’ – Mohamed Huque, Director, Inspirit Foundation Mohamed spoke these eloquent words during a session on diversity, equity and inclusion at the PFC …
Philanthropy – The forgotten investment asset
Why philanthropic giving is a smart investment tool for business. Socially conscious investors are after more than just financial returns. In addition to making money in the markets, we also want to make a difference. …
Going it together: Making the hard work of systems change easier by collaborating
Funder collaboration has long been viewed as a useful tool; and now, based on a new report by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, there is specific insight on how, when and why such collaborations can be effective …
