Hewlett Foundation announces $600 million philanthropic commitment to climate change

Menlo Park, Calif.―The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation announced today that it will donate $600 million over a five-year period from 2018-2023 to nonprofits globally working on solving climate change. The pledge comes on the eve of President Macron’s December 12 convening of global government, business, and philanthropic sector leaders, one goal of which is 

Hewlett Foundation announces first 10 awards in $8 million arts initiative

Media contact: Laura Gigounas, Kati Stadum, Gabrielle Farrell at Glodow Nead Communications, 415.394.6500 or HewlettPR@glodownead.com. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE First Hewlett 50 Arts Commissions Go to Bay Area Nonprofits to Work with World-Class Artists on Major New Music Compositions MENLO PARK, Calif. (November 14, 2017) – The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation announced today the first 

Charmaine Mercer joins Hewlett Foundation as program officer for education

MENLO PARK, Calif. — Charmaine Mercer has joined the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation as a program officer in the Education Program. Kent McGuire, director of the Hewlett Foundation’s Education Program, said the following about the appointment: I am delighted to announce that Charmaine Mercer is joining us as a program officer in the Education Program. 

Angela Haydel DeBarger joins Hewlett Foundation as program officer for education

MENLO PARK, Calif.—Angela Haydel DeBarger has joined the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation as a program officer in the Education Program. Kent McGuire, director of the Hewlett Foundation’s Education Program, had the following to say about the appointment: I am delighted to announce that Angela Haydel DeBarger is joining us as a program officer in 

Hewlett Foundation names Suresh Bhat chief financial officer

Suresh Bhat, a senior finance executive with more than two decades of experience in academia and Fortune 500 companies, has been named chief financial officer of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the foundation announced today. Bhat will start his new role on Nov. 6. Bhat has most recently served as the chief financial officer 

Althea Anderson and Leticia Corona join Hewlett Foundation’s Global Development and Population Program

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation announced this week that Althea Anderson and Leticia Corona have joined the foundation’s Global Development and Population Program. From an email to grantees and foundation staff that Global Development and Population Program Director Ruth Levine sent about the new team members: I’m writing to let you know that we 

Statement on President Trump’s announcement on Paris accord

MENLO PARK, Calif.— Statement of Environment Program Director Jonathan Pershing, former Special Envoy for Climate Change at the U.S. Department of State, on behalf of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation in response to President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement: “This decision to withdraw from the Paris agreement is a grave mistake 

Kent McGuire to join Hewlett Foundation as Education Program director

MENLO PARK, Calif.—The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation announced today that Kent McGuire will be joining the foundation’s Education Program as its new program director. In an email to grantees and foundation staff this morning, our president, Larry Kramer, had the following to say about the appointment: I am truly delighted to announce that Kent McGuire will be 

New Bears Ears Community Engagement Fund to Support Cultural Resource Protection and Community Partnerships

Menlo Park, Calif. ― Recognizing the world-class cultural and natural resources of the newly established Bears Ears National Monument in Utah, a group of philanthropic foundations are committing $1.5 million to strengthen collaborative management of the area and ensure inclusion of local community voices. President Obama designated the Bears Ears National Monument on December 28, 2016 to safeguard one of 

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