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Gara LaMarche delivers the Keynote Address at the Better Business Bureau of Metropolitan New York Symposium: Baruch College School of Public Affairs. It’s a little odd that I should be standing here this morning to share some thoughts about the role of evaluation in foundations…

The Atlantic Philanthropies’ investments on behalf of people with disabilities living on the island of Ireland helped advance their rights and achieve community inclusion and participation, according to this evaluation by Morrow Gilchrist Associates. Atlantic’s strategy was informed by the need to implement and interpret…

While understanding of foundation activity has increased significantly in recent decades, there are still major gaps in knowledge about these important institutions. Unfortunately, the knowledge gaps make it difficult for donors, foundation and nonprofit leaders, policymakers and others concerned about foundations to make informed decisions…

"Last century, when the economy was failing millions of Americans, President Franklin Roosevelt offered our people a New Deal. Today, millions of Americans are facing similar challenges in a rapidly changing world. In short, we need a New Deal for the New Economy." - Representative…

Want to ensure that communications staff is included meetings where your foundation’s broader strategy is set? Start capturing data you can present to demonstrate the essential link between communications and impact. That’s one of the messages that comes through loud and clear in this conversation…

A small blue and green globe is passed from hand to hand as parents, staff, and community partners introduce themselves and share about a cultural tradition or characteristic that they’re proud of – and that they want other members of their school community to understand…

Thirteen years ago, The Atlantic Philanthropies’ founding chairman Chuck Feeney and our Board of Directors made the decision to complete our grantmaking by the end of 2016. That seemed a long time away. The distant target has now become next year. After extended deliberations during this…

Sharing Knowledge, Finding Solutions As Atlantic Philanthropies makes its final philanthropic investments, it is asking some important questions, including: "How can we all build on the advances and lessons learned from our thirty-plus years of grantmaking?" and "How can we make sure that valuable knowledge on issues…

The Atlantic Philanthropies are pleased to join with our foundation partners, the White House and leading U.S. businesses to improve opportunities for the most disadvantaged among us. Our commitment to this initiative stems from our longstanding focus on promoting equal opportunity and racial equity in…

THIS is a season of fiscal austerity for governments, and state and local officials across the country are threatening to cut programs that aim to help the less fortunate. With tax revenue down and budgets constrained, they say they have little choice. By Paul Sullivan.  Now,…