June 2023: News and Notes from NCFP’s Members and Partners
Network News highlights updates from NCFP’s members and network partners.
Current NCFP members or network partners are encouraged to email us with news they would like shared with the community.
James B. McClatchy Foundation Announces “Sunrise Plan”
The James B. McClatchy Foundation announced its three-prong approach to spending all of its assets. The plan is expected to take seven years and focuses on achieving goals centered around multilingual education, community-powered local journalism, and inclusive leadership.
General Service Foundation Names Desiree Flores as Executive Director
“Desiree stepped in as Interim ED last summer and has kept GSF’s grant making steady and impactful during a leadership transition. This is a transformational moment for the organization and there is no better leader to have in place at this time,” says the General Service Foundation
Hewlett Foundation Shares Evidence-Informed Policymaking Strategy’s Evaluation and Landscape Scan
The Hewlett Foundation completed a landscape scan of its Evidence-Informed Policymaking strateegy. Learn what they discovered and what’s next for the program.
Tauck Family Foundation Shifts its Mission
After more than 25 years of supporting youth development, the Tauck Family Foundation will now focus on the environmental sector, including support for communities most impacted by climate and environmental challenges.
Raikes Foundation Announces New Funding Portfolio and Brand Identity
The portfolio will center on modern organizing of, by, and for communities who have been locked out of power in our democracy.
Chandler Foundation Shares Philanthropy Trends Highlighted in Skoll World Forum Session
The session featured three NCFP members on the panel including moderator Tim Hanstad (Chandler Foundation), as well as panelists Nancy Lindborg (David and Lucile Packard Foundation), and Don Chen (David and Lucile Packard Foundation).
The Russell Family Foundation Prioritizes Climate with New Grants Program
The program “Food for Climate Solutions” will begin accepting grant applications in July 2023 from Western Washington organizations that are increasing the sustainability of local farm businesses, supporting farmers, strengthening the regional food system, and promoting the adoption of climate-resilient, organic, and regenerative farming practices that will sequester more carbon, promote soil health, and reduce reliance on transporting industrial-grown food from other regions.