RBF Updates

Fund Updates Its Southern China Program Guidelines

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The Rockefeller Brothers Fund has made revisions to its Southern China program guidelines, primarily aiming to refine the strategies under the environment and health goal. While there has not been a significant change in the direction of the Fund’s current work in southern China, the changes reflect the RBF’s grantmaking experience in the region over the past six years.

The Rockefeller Brothers Fund has made revisions to its Southern China program guidelines, primarily aiming to refine the strategies under the environment and health goal. While there has not been a significant change in the direction of the Fund’s current work in southern China, the changes reflect the RBF’s grantmaking experience in the region over the past six years.

Learn more about the Southern China program

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03/13/2012

Western Balkans Program Adds Peacebuilding Goal to Guidelines

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The Rockefeller Brothers Fund has modified its Western Balkans guidelines by adding a peacebuilding goal. The amendment of this third goal will allow the Fund to continue to focus its work on the area of peacebuilding, foster collaboration with the RBF’s Peacebuilding program, and remain transparent about its work in the Western Balkans.

The Rockefeller Brothers Fund has modified its Western Balkans guidelines by adding a peacebuilding goal. The amendment of this third goal will allow the Fund to continue to focus its work on the area of peacebuilding, foster collaboration with the RBF’s Peacebuilding program, and remain transparent about its work in the Western Balkans.

View the updated Western Balkans guidelines

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12/20/2011

Marcel Breuer House at Pocantico is Profiled

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Dwell, a magazine about modern architecture, profiled the Marcel Breuer House at Pocantico in their February issue. Curator Cynthia Altman and Staff Architect and Director of Operations Kimberly Miller discussed restoring the house to Marcel Breuer's original design, while making it habitable for artist residencies and other public programs.

Dwell, a magazine about modern architecture, profiled the Marcel Breuer House at Pocantico in their February issue. Curator Cynthia Altman and Staff Architect and Director of Operations Kimberly Miller discussed restoring the house to Marcel Breuer's original design, while making it habitable for artist residencies and other public programs.

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03/14/2011

The RBF is Recognized as a Grantmaker that Demonstrates Balance

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In an opinion piece published in The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Paul Connolly adivses that the best grantmakers must achieve balance between passion and rationality in order to make the biggest impact through giving.

In an opinion piece published in The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Paul Connolly advises that the best grantmakers must achieve balance between passion and rationality in order to make the biggest impact through giving. The full article has been posted with permission from the The Chronicle of Philanthropy. To view the original article, go to The Chronicle of Philanthropy's Web site.

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08/04/2011

Fund Revises Democratic Practice Guidelines

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The Rockefeller Brothers Fund has made revisions to the Global Governance portion of its Democratic Practice program guidelines. The changes reflect the evolution of the Global Governance portfolio, and aim to better communicate the Fund's interest in promising approaches to enhancing the vitality of democracy in global governance.

The Rockefeller Brothers Fund has made revisions to the Global Governance portion of its Democratic Practice program guidelines. The changes reflect the evolution of the Global Governance portfolio, and aim to better communicate the Fund's interest in promising approaches to enhancing the vitality of democracy in global governance.

View the updated Democratic Practice guidelines

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07/28/2011

D5 Coalition Co-Chairs Address Myths Surrounding Diversity in Philanthropy

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In an opinion piece published in The Chronicle of Philanthropy, D5 Coalition co-chairs Stephen Heintz, president of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Robert Ross, president and CEO of The California Endowment, and Sterling Spiern, president and CEO of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, are calling on foundations to make changes in their operations and grantmaking by doing more to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

In an opinion piece published in The Chronicle of Philanthropy, D5 Coalition co-chairs Stephen Heintz, president of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Robert Ross, president and CEO of The California Endowment, and Sterling Spiern, president and CEO of the W

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04/11/2011

The RBF Publishes New Peacebuilding Guidelines

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The Peacebuilding program guidelines are now available. Formerly known as Peace and Security, the Peacebuilding program is grounded in the theme of conflict transformation. The revised program aims to identify opportunities to support innovative and collaborative approaches to conflict prevention, management, and transformation; strengthen constituencies and political will for durable peace; and explore solutions to emerging transnational threats.

The RBF is pleased to announce that its Peacebuilding program guidelines are now available. Formerly known as the Peace and Security program, the Peacebuilding program's framework is based on a thorough review process, and is grounded in the theme of conflict transformation.

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04/07/2011

Stephen Heintz on the Benefits of Volunteering

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RBF President Stephen Heintz helped to promote April as National Volunteer Month on the Independent Sector's blog. In addition to sharing his thoughts about the importance of volunteering, he discussed his experience in the nonprofit sector, and what he wishes everyone in Congress knew about philanthropy.

RBF President Stephen Heintz helped to promote April as National Volunteer Month on the Independent Sector's blog. In addition to sharing his thoughts about the importance of volunteering, he discussed his experience in the nonprofit sector, and what he wishes everyone in Congress knew about philanthropy. Mr.

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04/06/2011

Fund Makes Revisions to Sustainable Development Guidelines

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The Rockefeller Brothers Fund has updated its Sustainable Development guidelines. The new guidelines clarify the Fund's definition of 'sustainable development' as well as its focus on the single goal of advancing solutions to climate change with four accompanying strategies.

The Rockefeller Brothers Fund has updated its Sustainable Development guidelines. The new guidelines clarify the Fund's definition of 'sustainable development' as well as its focus on the single goal of advancing solutions to climate change with four accompanying strategies.

View the updated Sustainable Development guidelines

Publish Date: 
01/12/2011

Stephen Heintz Appointed to Serve on Key National Indicators Commission

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has appointed RBF President Stephen Heintz to serve on the Commission on Key National Indicators.   The bipartisan Commission is charged with overseeing the implementation of the Key National Indicator System, which will be executed by the National Academy of Sciences.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has appointed RBF President Stephen Heintz to serve on the Commission on Key National Indicators. The bipartisan Commission is charged with overseeing the implementation of the Key National Indicator System, which will be executed by the National Academy of Sciences. The system is an initiative to track the nation’s progress using data, and findings will be available to the public online. The Commission includes a total of eight appointees selected by Congressional leaders.

Publish Date: 
12/16/2010
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