Results List
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Ending Well: Maximizing Lasting Impact
When we finally close our doors, The Atlantic Philanthropies will become the largest foundation ever to deliberately conclude grantmaking within the lifetime of its donor. We’re conscious of making every investment count – in Chuck Feeney’s words: to make the “highest and best use” of…
Author: Christopher G. Oechsli, President and CEO, The Atlantic Philanthropies
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How Our Schools Are Holding Black Girls Back
By Lori Bezahler, Cassie Schwerner and Kavitha Mediratta Lori Bezahler is the President of the Edward W. Hazen Foundation. Cassie Schwerner is Senior Vice President of Programs at the Schott Foundation for Public Education. Kavitha Mediratta is Head of Racial Equity Programs at The Atlantic…
Author: TIME
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How Cuba Is Leading the International Fight Against Ebola
A health worker is reflected in a mirror as he prepares protective equipment in Sierra Leone’s capital city, Freetown. Cuba has dispatched 165 health workers to the country to combat the Ebola outbreak. Credit: Reuters By Marc Kilstein and Joyce Hackel The US has long…
Author: Public Radio International
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Philanthropy Without End
Illustration: Flickr user Martin Feemster By Tony Proscio The idea of limiting the lifetime of a foundation has become so popular (at least in the financial media, and evidently among many newer philanthropists) that the foundation trade group Philanthropy New York recently felt it worthwhile to hold…
Author: The Intrepid Philanthropist
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Foundations Giving Voice to the Voiceless
By Kimberley Chin, Programme Executive, The Atlantic Philanthropies Sound policy can only be effective if it represents the experiences and voices of the people it is trying to benefit. The theme for the Grantmakers In Health (GIH) annual meeting this year, The Power of Voice,…
Author: Grantmakers In Health
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How ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ Initiative Just Might Save Black Boys
Photo: Thinkstock/The Root By Tanya E. Coke By linking education and criminal justice, the initiative could finally address the key problems that are holding back young men. On Thursday, President Obama launched My Brother’s Keeper, a joint initiative of government, philanthropy and business leaders to improve…
Author: The Root
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Just and Fair Schools Fund Newsletter: February 2013
The Just and Fair Schools Fund (JFSF) supports grassroots organizing initiatives that work to eliminate harsh school discipline policies and practices – and that uphold the right to education for all youth. Our newsletter shares updates on parent-, youth-, and congregation-led victories, partner spotlights, news, and resources to…
Author: Just and Fair Schools Fund
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Groups Ask Districts to Stop Using Out-of-School Suspensions
By Nirvi Shah Several national groups are asking school districts to stop suspending students out of school and replace this form of discipline with what they consider to be “more constructive” approaches that benefit students, teachers, and communities. The New York-based Dignity in Schools Campaign…
Author: Education Week
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Levels of Responsibility: Who Cares for the Elderly?
By Claudette Fleming The print media and talk shows have been buzzing with talk, commentary and opinions on issues that have recently been highlighted about the plight of an elderly woman. The events of the last few weeks have caused me to reflect once again…
Author: Bermuda Sun
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Frankly, they don't give a damn
By Miriam Steffens When it comes to philanthropy, many seriously wealthy Australians have deep pockets and short arms. IN THE midst of an unprecedented mining boom that’s creating more millionaires than ever, rising standards of living and wealth, it is our dark little secret. Australian…
Author: The Sydney Morning Herald