Ploughshares Fund

Hewlett has long recognized the Ploughshares Fund as a strategic partner in advancing nuclear security, particularly when it comes to working with opinion leaders in Washington. This renewal would allow Ploughshares to continue work toward its ultimate goal of achieving a safe, secure, nuclear weapon-free world. In the coming years, Ploughshares will focus on (1) using public and policymaker education to ensure that the administration and Congress understand the potential benefits of reduced spending on nuclear weapons and (2) generating and promoting ideas for diplomatic means to keep Iran from becoming a nuclear-armed country.

The Ploughshares Fund is the nuclear security initiative's core grantee on U.S. nuclear policy. Ploughshares is in the midst of a leadership transition and has modified and clarified its internal leadership structure. President Joe Cirincione is the organizational leader and the only direct report to the Ploughshares Board of Directors. Philip Yun, who knows the organization well as a board member and through his activities in complementary work, has just begun work as Ploughshares’ new Executive Director and COO, reports to the President. Philip was recruited to Ploughshares with the understanding that he will be a "full partner" with Joe. Philip’s hiring has been highly praised by the Ploughshares Board and by staff members alike. Funds through this organizational effectiveness grant would support coaching for Ploughshares' leadership team.