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Impact Investing to Extend Philanthropy’s Impact [Video]
As part of our impact investing work, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors recently hosted a webinar that brought together three pairs of organizations–one funder and one supported organization–on their journey to use...
Philanthropy Topic Briefs
Philanthropy Topic Briefs are designed to provide you an overview of key issue areas and approaches in philanthropy—major players, emerging trends, and innovative projects—and practical steps on how to get...
Melissa Berman Featured on “The Caring Economy” Podcast with Toby Usnik as RPA Marks 20 Years
...future of philanthropy the Rockefeller legacy of innovation regional differences in how philanthropy operates around the globe operating archetypes for philanthropy, and more! Listen to the full 35-minute podcast here....
A Quick Dive Into the State of Arts-Related Venture Philanthropy
A post from Inside Philanthropy on the recent Art Basel panel discussion of venture philanthropy and the arts (which included President & CEO Melissa Berman). ...
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Current State of the Research Field and Opportunities for Philanthropy
...Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA) as part of its learning agenda to inform its philanthropic strategy in the OCD field. Read the complete Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Current State of the Research...
RPA Names Alejandro Álvarez von Gustedt Vice President, Europe
...Latin American network of philanthropists and social investors. Earlier, as Partner of the International Venture Philanthropy Center (IVPC) he co-led the establishment of the African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA), a...
Responding To Covid-19: Suggestions and Recommendations for Donors
...the Center for Disaster Philanthropy. For tailored recommendations that align with your mission, please contact Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Executive Vice President Walter Sweet at [email protected] Greg Ratliff is a Vice...
Philanthropy Framework Profile: Newman’s Own Foundation
...Newman’s Own food and beverages, the Foundation does not maintain an endowment, raise funds, or accept donations. The Foundation believes that each of us, through the power of philanthropy, has...
A ‘Winning’ Approach to Corporate Social Responsibility: How Companies Can Get Started in Prize Philanthropy
Even as corporations have dramatically increased corporate social responsibility (CSR) over the past several years, much of corporate philanthropy still focuses on the same set of approaches: matching gifts, volunteer...
Philanthropy must shift to invest more in disaster prevention
According to a new report from the SDG Philanthropy Platform, philanthropy groups must be a part of the global shift towards ending humanitarian need by investing significantly more in disaster...
Philanthropy must help bring Europe together
“Europeans have to feel as one to act as one, now and in the future. What better way than allowing people to help each other more easily?” How can philanthropy...
Strategic Time Horizons in Philanthropy: Family and Foundation Perspectives [Recording]
View the webinar recording here. Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors recently concluded in-depth research on how strategic time horizons decisions in philanthropy decisions are made, and how those decisions impact the overall...
Internal Communications for Philanthropy: Maintaining Community in a Time of Isolation
...are supported. Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, for example, has decided to close its physical doors, but to remain responsive to our donors, grantees and partners, by having staff work from home....
Theory of the Foundation
...their Philanthropy Framework. The Philanthropy Framework focuses on how emerging and established philanthropies can better align resources for maximum impact, with a focus on charter, social compact, and operating approaches....
SDG Philanthropy Platform Zambia: Brief Report on the Launch Workshop
This new report from the SDG Philanthropy Platform reviews key messages from the Zambia Launch Workshop, which convened philanthropic actors, government and UN officials, and other stakeholders with the goal...
Family Philanthropy
...each other’s vision for a better world. If you’re a parent or grandparent in particular, family philanthropy creates an attractive combination of present and future: your family can share a...
Philanthropy Framework Profile: Newman’s Own Foundation
...Own food and beverages, the Foundation does not maintain an endowment, raise funds, or accept donations. The Foundation believes that each of us, through the power of philanthropy, has the...
Jon Quinn
Jon joined Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors in May 2014 and is based in the Chicago office. He works with individual, family, institutional, and corporate donors across the Midwest, around the country,...
Jessica Simmons
Jess Simmons joined Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors in 2022 as an Advisor for Sponsored Projects & Funds, and currently manages a portfolio of projects focused on health, education, arts, and culture....
Building the Global Movement Against Plastic Pollution
...project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, the Fund focuses on collaborative projects that contribute to an emerging global movement for a healthier, more sustainable planet. Nicky Davies is the executive director...