Assessing impact
Posted on May 24, 2014 by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
What’s happening with the money I donated? Did I make a good choice? Is it working? Is anything really changing? Why is this so hard?… Read More
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The Rockefellers
Posted on May 24, 2014 by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
For the Rockefellers, giving has been a central family value that has spanned three centuries. The strong belief of early generations that wealth comes with great responsibility continues to inform the philanthropy of current generations, helping to shape their priorities and perspectives on giving. The family is now entering its seventh generation and has maintained its tradition of giving within… Read More
Diversity, inclusion and effective philanthropy
Posted on May 24, 2014 by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
Part of the Philanthropy Roadmap series, this guide aims to explain how diversity and inclusion can be used as practical considerations for getting better results. Diversity is the practice of including a full range of perspectives, ideas and experience in philanthropic decision-making. Inclusion seeks the participation of individuals from diverse backgrounds in the process… Read More
Women and giving
Posted on May 24, 2014 by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
Part of the Philanthropy Roadmap series, this publication provides an introduction to the world of women and philanthropy. Written for both established and emerging donors, it aims to help women delve further into the potential growth and fulfillment that can come from giving… Read More
What is my giving style? Two considerations: Visibility & Impact
Posted on December 22, 2012 by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
This guide identifies two (among many) considerations that shape a philanthropist’s giving style. The first is the degree of visibility a donor wants (or does not want): at one end of the spectrum is the anonymous giver, and on the other end is the public advocate. The second consideration is the level of impact the donor desires: at one end is the giver who is interested in providing immediate, direct relief, and at the other is the philanthropist committed to long-term social change… Read More
An Entrepreneurial Spirit: Three Centuries of Rockefeller Family Philanthropy
Posted on December 8, 2011 by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
The video presents a historical perspective on the family’s philanthropic legacy, and a discussion of the ideas, values and rituals that influence and shape Rockefeller family philanthropy.
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Solutions for Impact Investors: from Strategy to Implementation
Posted on November 17, 2009 by Raul Pomares, Steven Godeke
From strategy to implementation: How can our investments make a difference? How can we maximize our impact?
"Impact Investing seeks to generate social and environmental impacts in addition to financial returns."… Read More
Diversity and inclusion: Lessons from the field
Posted on December 7, 2008 by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
There's an arrogance about a foundation that deals with a constituency without having that constituency represented."
"While diversity is an inescapable fact in the 21st century global marketplace, inclusion is not."
"We know we have much more to learn and more to do to integrate diversity in all our operations… Read More
Mission-Related Investing: a Guide for Foundation Trustees
Posted on March 7, 2008 by Doug Bauer, Steven Godeke
While a large body of work has evolved around concepts such as
program-related investments, proxy voting and shareholder
resolutions, socially responsible investing, double/triple bottom
line investing, and blended value investing, few resources exist
for private foundation trustees and staff who commit to adopt an
MRI program and integrate it with the existing policies,
processes and workflows of their organizations… Read More
Unlocking the Power of the Proxy
Posted on October 22, 2004 by Conrad MacKerron
There is no such thing to
my mind . . . as an innocent stockholder. He may be innocent in fact, but socially he cannot be held innocent. He accepts the benefits of the system. It is his business and his obligation to see that those who represent him carry out a policy which is consistent with the public welfare… Read More
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