Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
For Support Of The National Purpose Initiative
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Amount$50,000
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Program
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Date Awarded11/12/2013
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Term12.0 Months
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Type of SupportProject
Overview
Political culture and civic engagement in the United States continue to decline relative to both historic precedent and other nations, and Americans’ support for government has reached historic lows. These trends threaten the nation’s ability to address a range of complex problems, from environmental threats to educational ineffectiveness. This grant, in partnership with the Rockefeller Brothers Fund and a number of other foundations, would support the planning phase of a potential three-year project aimed at developing a shared vision or "national purpose" among Americans. Depending upon results from this planning phase, the project would aim to convene a series of conversations across the country to advance the resulting vision in a way that amplifies citizens’ voices and reframes the public debate about America’s future.
About the Grantee
Grantee Website
www.rockpa.org
Address
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Suite 3475, New York, NY, 10271, United States
Grants to this Grantee
for Foresight and Futures Philanthropy Initiative
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA) is a global nonprofit that accelerates philanthropy in pursuit of a just world. Founded in 2002, RPA has facilitated more than $4 billion in grantmaking to more than 70 countries and currently advises on and manages more than $500 million in annual giving by individuals, families, foundations, and corporations. RPA also serves as a fiscal sponsor for more than 100 projects, providing governance, management, and operational infrastructure to support their charitable purposes. In 2023, RPA launched the Foresight and Futures Initiative to help philanthropy institutionalize practices offered by the disciplines of foresight and futurism. This grant is for project support of the Foresight and Futures Initiative.
