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COVID-19 Responses and Support: A Message From Melissa A. Berman
Given the profound and constantly evolving impact of COVID-19, the role of philanthropy is more important than ever given its ability to nimbly lead with flexibility and innovation. At RPA,...
Suggestions for Beginning Difficult Internal Conversations
...power in community. Consider using Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors’ Philanthropy Framework to engage your board and staff in conversations about where these strategies will live in your strategic plan. Donita Volkvijn...
Donor Self-Assessment Survey: Get a Customized Report
...is not the case or don’t have accessible instruments to facilitate such introspection. A freely available online tool from Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors can help. This resource, created as part of...
Financial Inclusion: Progress, Evolution, and the Road Ahead
...improve livelihoods, reduce poverty, and advance equality. In this Q&A, Henrietta Bankole-Olusina, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors’ program director in Nigeria, explains the growth of financial inclusion, how it advances women’s economic...
Funder Self-Assessment Tool for Alignment
...is not the case or don’t have accessible instruments to facilitate such introspection. A new, freely available online tool from Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors can help. This resource, created as part...
Catherine Crystal Foster Joins RPA
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA) announces Catherine Crystal Foster has joined the San Francisco Advisory team as Vice President. In this role, Ms. Crystal Foster will leverage her expertise in social...
Alejandro Alvarez von Gustedt
...Philanthropy Alliance and the Asian Venture Philanthropy Network. He was previously Director for the Inter-American Development Bank in Europe and a corporate strategy consultant with Monitor Group. Alex holds dual...
RPA in the News: February 2023
In February 2023, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors was featured in the following publications: RPA Vice President Catherine Crystal Foster published an article in Kiplinger, Which Charitable Giving Archetype are You? This...
Pledging to Preserve Diversity in Pursuit of a More Just World
By Renee Karibi-Whyte, Senior Vice President and Corporate Secretary, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Stepping onto the Harvard University campus for the first time, I expected to see just one type of...
Celebrating Black History Month
...philanthropy sector. By amplifying the voices and experiences of girls of color, we can create more inclusive and equitable opportunities for all. This initiative serves as a powerful reminder of...
Foresight & Futures Initiative: Workshop Report
In January, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA) brought together Community of Practice members and key partners at its inaugural Foresight & Innovation Beehive in Turin, Italy. The more than two dozen...
Mission & Values
At Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, our mission is to accelerate philanthropy in pursuit of a just world by providing deep global expertise to make philanthropy more thoughtful, equitable and effective....
Play the Forging Futures Game
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA) is proud to announce Forging Futures: A Strategic Decision-Making Game for Resilient Societies, a new tool designed to help philanthropic organizations and their partners strengthen long-term...
Fiscal Sponsorship
For donors whose funding goals require a neutral but professionally managed fiscal home, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors offers comprehensive fiscal sponsorship services that can help you make an impact quickly and...
Collaborative Giving
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors helps committed funders join forces around a common goal, significantly magnifying their collective impact. If you’re interested in collaborative giving, you can trust that we’ll handle the...
OPTIX
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors is partnering with the MetLife Foundation and Bankable Frontier Associates (BFA) to develop Optimizing Performance Through Improved Cross(X)-Sell (OPTIX), a program to provide micro-finance institutions and cooperatives...
Oceans 5
...with decades of experience in marine philanthropy – who share intelligence in developing projects to establish marine reserves and stop overfishing. To date, the collaborative has supported over 25 projects...
Fundación Amparo
In early 2012, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors was engaged by Fundación Amparo, a Mexican family foundation. Since its founding in 1979, the Fundación has supported fine arts and Mexican culture, educational...
Do endowments matter in analyzing the relationship between money and mission?
In an article from the Winter 2016 issue of Philanthropy Impact Magazine, RPA Vice President Heather Grady discusses what she calls “one of the most important trends in philanthropy in...
Beware the Bearer of Big Gifts
Big bet philanthropy can make a huge impact – but often not without some initial criticism from the public. President and CEO Melissa Berman is quoted in this article from...