For the Hewlett Foundation (and its Peers) Philanthropy Has Many Faces Despite their regular appearance in the news and underwriting announcements, foundations remain mysterious to most Americans. According to the Philanthropy Awareness Initiative, fewer than half of civically engaged Americans can name any foundation on their first try, and a mere 15 percent can cite …
The Philanthropy Awareness Initiative works with foundations and philanthropy associations to improve communications and outreach to influential Americans about the role these institutions play. It does this by tracking how influential leaders see them and sharing ways they can communicate their unique role in American society. The Initiative’s website, www.philanthropyawareness.org, is loaded with research, …
Margot Fahnestock – Population Program Officer Margot Fahnestock, a policy expert in family planning and reproductive health, has joined the Foundation as an officer in the Population Program. She is responsible for grantmaking to reduce unintended pregnancies and ensure reproductive rights in developing countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Fahnestock replaces Nicole Gray, whose term ended …
Despite their regular appearance in the news and underwriting announcements, foundations remain mysterious to most Americans. According to the Philanthropy Awareness Initiative, fewer than half of civically engaged Americans can name any foundation on their first try, and a mere 15 percent can cite examples of a foundation’s impact on their community. The task is …
Hewlett GrantmakingBroadens Access to Services Despite their regular appearance in the news, grantmaking foundations remain something of a mystery to most people, surveys show. Recently the Hewlett Foundation newsletter took a look at some of the many forms foundation work can take. Here’s one. To see the others, click here. Yet another way that foundations …
Hewlett and Partners Support Think Tanks in the Developing World Despite their regular appearance in the news, grantmaking foundations remain something of a mystery to most people, surveys show. Recently the Hewlett Foundation newsletter took a look at some of the many forms foundation work can take. Here’s one. To see the others, click here. …
Hewlett Grantmaking Launches Open Educational Resources Despite their regular appearance in the news, grantmaking foundations remain something of a mystery to most people, surveys show. Recently the Hewlett Foundation newsletter took a look at some of the many forms foundation work can take. Here’s one. To see the others, click here. Sometimes a good idea …
Supporting the Study and Practice of Conflict Resolution Despite their regular appearance in the news, grantmaking foundations remain something of a mystery to most people, surveys show. Recently the Hewlett Foundation newsletter took a look at some of the many forms foundation work can take. Here’s one. To see the others, click here. Making the …
Strengthening Leading Institutionsof Higher Education Despite their regular appearance in the news, grantmaking foundations remain something of a mystery to most people, surveys show. Recently the Hewlett Foundation newsletter took a look at some of the many forms foundation work can take. Here’s one. To see the others, click here. Along with making grants to …
ClimateWorks Pursues Sound Economics To Reduce Carbon Emissions Despite their regular appearance in the news, grantmaking foundations remain something of a mystery to most people, surveys show. Recently the Hewlett Foundation newsletter took a look at some of the many forms foundation work can take. Here’s one. To see the others, click here. In 2008, …