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Announcing Fashion Makes Change
...empowering women in the supply chain via Empower@Work. Funds collected will be deployed through Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, a nonprofit organization that helps donors create thoughtful, effective philanthropy around the world...
Three Timeless Lessons Donors Can Learn from the Rockefellers
...learn more about the Rockefellers’ history of philanthropy, read our Philanthropy Roadmap guide The Rockefellers: A Legacy of Giving. Written by Melissa Blackerby of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors communications team....
Philanthropy Framework Profile: Kresge Foundation
...to public scrutiny so seriously. “Let’s be honest, philanthropy’s a less accountable sector,” said Ari Simon, Chief Strategy Officer at the foundation. “Trying to shy away from or hide that...
Philanthropy Framework Profile: Kresge Foundation
...to public scrutiny so seriously. “Let’s be honest, philanthropy’s a less accountable sector,” said Ari Simon, Chief Strategy Officer at the foundation. “Trying to shy away from or hide that...
Philanthropy and Poverty in the US: Highlights of Current Approaches
...alone are not enough, especially in times of declining governmental support. Thus, this is a key area in which philanthropy can make a meaningful impact. From seeking to address structural...
Systems Change Philanthropy: An Initial Landscape of Actors, Initiatives, and Resources
The Why: Systems Change Philanthropy is Needed to Address Root Causes and Build Resilience The global pandemic has exposed weakness in systems that serve the public and set back prospects...
New Research by TIAA Institute and Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Reveals Untapped Opportunity for Small Colleges by Retaining Students with Highest Barriers to Success
...Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors focused on the increasingly vital role of private philanthropy for public and private colleges and universities. It builds on the findings of the last report, Philanthropy in...
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Names Latanya Mapp as Incoming President & CEO
New chief executive will continue to grow RPA’s impact and build on founding leader Melissa Berman’s long track record of accelerating philanthropy in pursuit of a just world (NEW YORK...
Latanya Mapp’s Vision: Transforming Philanthropy Through Community-Led Initiatives
In a recent Alliance Magazine profile, Latanya Mapp, CEO of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA), emphasizes the evolving role of philanthropy in driving social change. She advocates moving beyond traditional funding...
DAFs vs. FSPs: Understanding Two Essential Philanthropy Tools
In philanthropy, two tools are often confused: Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) and Fiscally Sponsored Projects (FSPs). Though these sound seemingly interchangeable upon first glance, DAFs and FSPs serve very different purposes....
Insights for 2018: Collaboration, Civic Engagement and Staying the Course
...with the goal of providing stability while also addressing divisions, protecting progress, building movements and supporting rights. At Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, our work providing counsel to donors and their organizations...
Impact Investing: An Introduction
For many years, philanthropy and investing have been thought of as separate disciplines–one championing social change, the other financial gain. The idea that the two approaches could be integrated in...
New Impact Investing Handbook to Help More Fully Align Assets with Values
NEW YORK- June 25, 2020 – Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA) published “Impact Investing Handbook: An Implementation Guide for Practitioners.” Created for both those new to impact investing and those who...
LIGHT Awards
...flourish. Since beginning its work with Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors in 2008, the Intrepid Philanthropy Foundation has both narrowed its focus and expanded the scope of its work. Today, in addition...
Convergence: Philanthropy as a Partner in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
...into the implementation phase of Agenda 2030 – the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – whose ambitious timeline for achievement is less than a generation. The SDG Philanthropy Platform and our...
Melissa Berman Moderates UNGA Panel Event on Philanthropy as a Partner in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals
During the 2016 United Nations General Assembly and the one year anniversary of the implementation phase of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), philanthropy leaders and partners convened for a panel...
Join us for a discussion on Postsecondary Success, Debt, and Philanthropy’s Role on June 20
...education and philanthropy for a conversation on new models and approaches to ensure that students have the support they need to complete their degrees and pay for their education. Speakers...
New Reports Examine Innovative Approaches to Addressing Student Debt and the Shifting Priorities of Private Funding in Higher Education
...prepares and protects people seeking to pursue higher education should be high on the policy agenda. “Analysis of Trends in Higher Education Philanthropy,” by Amy Holmes Private philanthropy views higher...
What is the role of philanthropy in social change?
At a recent event held by EPIP’s Chicago Chapter, over 20 young philanthropy professionals explored what social change looks like and how philanthropy can play a role. RPA Associate and...
RPA Meets with Newest Members of the Giving Pledge
...in fulfilling the pledge of philanthropy.” Learn more about time limited philanthropy in the Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors’ guide Setting a Time Horizon, from our Philanthropy Roadmap series. Written by...