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How Can Philanthropy Advance Martin Luther King’s Goals? 13 Leaders Weigh In

|01.18.19

Sharon Alpert, CEO, Nathan Cummings Foundation: “Dr. King is remembered as a beacon of unity for the civil-rights movement. But at the...

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2019 Sundance Film Festival: Amid Record High Submissions, Announcing New Hires, Talent Forum, Data-Driven Demographic Initiatives & Critic Stipends

|11.19.18

“The Institute’s new Press Inclusion Initiative includes stipend grants to defray travel and lodging costs for over fifty freelance critics and journalists,...

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Diversifying Perspectives and Sharing Power at a Family Foundation

|10.22.18

It’s no secret that family foundations must navigate family dynamics. But while it may seem counterintuitive, opening up governance structures...

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Philanthropy Finds a Major Role at the Global Climate Action Summit—Inside and Outside

|09.16.18

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A more inclusive Global Climate Action Summit can stop us from ‘losing Earth’

|09.12.18

Nathaniel Rich has driven much of the summer’s national conversation on climate change with his blockbuster New York Times Magazine...

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Escalation of Corporate Activism Fuels Anti-Gun Stance

|09.11.18

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Foundation Impact Investing Is Gaining Steam. But Can Proponents Answer These Four Questions?

|08.31.18

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04.25.18

Under pressure: AT&T, Exxon Mobil, Range Resources face investor calls for political transparency

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04.24.18

The Nathan Cummings Foundation’s Role as Shareholder Activist

After 15 years of working on shareholder engagement efforts at the Nathan Cummings Foundation, Laura Campos is surprised that more...

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03.20.18

Nathan Cummings Foundation’s Going ‘All In’ Was A Long Time In The Making

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03.16.18

Just Desserts – Sara Lee Foundation to Invest All Assets into Social Change

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03.14.18

With New pledge, Another Foundation Moves to Align Endowment with Mission

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03.13.18

Cummings Fund Puts All of Its Assets Into Mission Investing, Making It Largest to Do So

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03.12.18

NCF Commits to 100 Percent

Nathan Cummings Foundation Announces Move to 100 Percent Mission-Aligned Investing Foundation will fully leverage nearly half-billion dollar endowment to further...