Getting Proximate in Philanthropy
As we enter an era of profound division in American and global politics and civic life, the Nathan Cummings Foundation’s work to build a more just, vibrant, sustainable and democratic society is more important than ever. In an interview with Inside Philanthropy I shared some early reflections, including the need to “get proximate,” an expression …
Listening and Learning
Dear Colleagues, In my first six months, I have had the great pleasure of getting to know what is at the heart of the Nathan Cummings Foundation. I have been on a listening tour with our trustees, staff, fellows, and our partners in the field, which will continue in the months ahead. At the end …
Highlights and Reflections
Dear Grantees and Colleagues, Today marks the close of my first month as the President of the Nathan Cummings Foundation. I started days after the attacks in Paris and the shooting of five Black Lives Matters demonstrators in Minneapolis. As I sat down at my desk for the first time I was drawn to the …
NCF 25th Anniversary Gala Remarks by Sharon Alpert, President of the Nathan Cummings Foundation
On November 14, 2015, the Nathan Cummings Foundation celebrated its 25th Anniversary. We were deeply honored to be joined by current and former trustees, staff, grantee partners, and long-time friends and allies. During the event, the Cummings family reflected on Nathan Cummings’s leadership style, passions, and faith—all of which inspired how they shaped NCF’s mission …