Speech

The Importance of Mission-Related Investing

Publish Date: 
02/23/2011
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Stephen Heintz discussed the Rockefeller Brother Fund's experiences with mission-related investing during his keynote address at Confluence Philanthropy's Practitioners' Meeting on January 26, in New York City. Mr. Heintz encouraged the group of foundation leaders and financial advisors to prioritize mission-related investing, and talked about the RBF's early progress since helping to create the Sustainability Investments Initiative last year.

Stephen Heintz discussed the Rockefeller Brother Fund's experiences with mission-related investing during his keynote address at Confluence Philanthropy's Practitioners' Meeting on January 26, in New York City. Mr. Heintz encouraged the group of foundation leaders and financial advisors to prioritize mission-related investing, and talked about the RBF's early progress since helping to create the Sustainabilty Investments Initiative last year.

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Building a Sustainable World During Turbulent Times

Publish Date: 
10/25/2010
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RBF President Stephen Heintz spoke about the importance of building a sustainable world during his speech at the Independent Sector's annual conference.  Mr. Heintz told conference attendees that the private, public, and nonprofit sectors must work together on managing global interdependence, building a new model of sustainable development, and revitalizing democracy, in order to lead the world out of the difficult times it currently faces.

RBF President Stephen Heintz spoke about the importance of building a sustainable world during his speech at the Independent Sector's annual conference on October 22, 2010, in Atlanta.  Mr. Heintz told conference attendees that the private, public, and nonprofit sectors must work together on managing global interdependence, building a new model of sustainable development, and revitalizing democracy, in order to lead the world out of the difficult times it currently faces. 

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Will New York Grab the Climate and Energy Opportunity

Publish Date: 
05/18/2009
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We are witnessing a significant commitment to a clean energy economy on local, state, and federal levels. Where does New York stand in the clean energy efforts? RBF Sustainable Development program director, Michael Northrop, shares his views on the opportunities ahead for New York.

We are witnessing a significant commitment to a clean energy economy on local, state, and federal levels.  Where does New York stand in the clean energy efforts?  RBF Sustainable Development program director, Michael Northrop, shares his views on the opportunities ahead for New York.

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A New Economic Model: Low Carbon Prosperity (PDF)

Publish Date: 
04/24/2009
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RBF president Stephen Heintz spoke at the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development (CCICED) about China's opportunity to demonstrate bold leadership in developing low carbon prosperity.

RBF president Stephen Heintz spoke at the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development (CCICED) about China's opportunity to demonstrate bold leadership in developing low carbon prosperity. 

Why China?  Read Stephen's remarks to learn more about China's path toward low carbon prosperity.

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A New Economic Model: Low Carbon Prosperity (Chinese translation)

Publish Date: 
04/24/2009
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RBF president Stephen Heintz spoke at the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development (CCICED) about China's opportunity to demonstrate bold leadership in developing low carbon prosperity.

RBF president Stephen Heintz spoke at the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development (CCICED) about China's opportunity to demonstrate bold leadership in developing low carbon prosperity. 

Why China?  Read Stephen's remarks to learn more about China's path toward low carbon prosperity.

CCICED is a grantee of the Fund.

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The Democracy Crisis

Publish Date: 
10/18/2006
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RBF president, Stephen Heintz, presents "The Democracy Crisis" at the Alliance for Children and Families' 2006 National Conference in St. Louis.

RBF president, Stephen Heintz, presents "The Democracy Crisis" at the Alliance for Children and Families' 2006 National Conference in St. Louis.

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The Role of NGOs in Modern Societies and an Increasingly Interdependent World

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01/14/2006
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RBF president, Stephen Heintz, discusses "The Role of NGOs in Modern Societies and Increasingly Interdependent World" at the Annual Conference of the Institute for Civil Society Zhongshan University in Guangzhou, China.

RBF president, Stephen Heintz, discusses "The Role of NGOs in Modern Societies and Increasingly Interdependent World" at the Annual Conference of the Institute for Civil Society Zhongshan University in Guangzhou, China.

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New America Foundation's Forum, "Terrorism, Security, and America's Purpose: Towards a More Comprehensive Strategy"

Publish Date: 
09/06/2005
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Stephen Heintz, president of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, speaks at the New America Foundation's forum, "Terrorism, Security and America's Purpose: Towards a More Comprehensive Strategy" in Washington, D.C.

Stephen Heintz, president of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, speaks at the New America Foundation's forum, "Terrorism, Security and America's Purpose: Towards a More Comprehensive Strategy" in Washington, D.C.

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Jewish Funders Network

Publish Date: 
04/05/2005
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Stephen Heintz, president of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, speaks at the Jewish Funders Network 2005 Annual Conference in Baltimore, April 5.

Stephen Heintz, president of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, speaks at the Jewish Funders Network 2005 Annual Conference in Baltimore, April 5.

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Independent Sector 2004 Annual Conference

Publish Date: 
11/09/2004
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Stephen Heintz speaks at the Independent Sector 2004 Annual Conference in Chicago, November 9.

Stephen Heintz speaks at the Independent Sector 2004 Annual Conference in Chicago, November 9.

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