Apr 23 2019
Perspective
Shortly after the 2016 U.S. election, I joined a deep discussion examining its surprising results. Around the table were experts on so-called Trump voters along with people engaged with many …
Mar 18 2019
Perspective
On February 12-13, The Rockefeller Foundation, in partnership with the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), hosted the inaugural Food Matters Cities Summit. The event convened a diverse set of subject …
Feb 27 2019
Perspective
I enjoyed a front row seat at the 111th Winter Meeting of the National Governors Association in Washington, DC. The event brought together dozens of governors from U.S. states and …
Feb 21 2019
Press Releases
$14M Environmental Impact Bond, organized and supported by The Rockefeller Foundation, Quantified Ventures and Neighborly, aims to revitalize communities in the Proctor Creek Watershed area ATLANTA –Quantified Ventures, the impact investment …
Feb 12 2019
Perspective
Last June, NRDC announced a partnership with the City and County of Denver as part of a bold effort – Denver’s Food Action Plan 2020. The Food Action Plan is …
Jan 10 2019
Press Releases
Recipients Receive Support for Innovative Community-Based Cultural Programs in South Bronx and Central Brooklyn NEW YORK, NY (January 10, 2019) — Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, in partnership with The Rockefeller …
Dec 04 2018
Perspective
Today, we are thrilled to share the names of the 10 organizations that will each receive a $1 million grant as part of the Communities Thrive Challenge, a joint funding …
Dec 04 2018
Press Releases
With $10M in Funding From The Rockefeller Foundation and Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Communities Thrive Challenge Grantees From Missoula, MT to San Juan, Puerto Rico, Will Expand Their Community-Led Approaches Grantees Are …
Nov 27 2018
Perspective
Millions of Americans are feeling financial strain from the rising cost of living and stagnant wages. Nearly 40 percent of adults say they had trouble meeting basic needs last year, …
Nov 14 2018
Perspective
Started in 2012 to kick-off the charitable season, #GivingTuesday is celebrated on the heels of the holiday sales sprint, landing right between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It’s a respite …