A Multiethnic Democratic Israel Will Not Be Deterred

Earlier this year, I traveled to Israel and the West Bank to learn about the work our grantee partners are...
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President’s Remarks: Confluence Philanthropy’s 9th Annual Practitioners Gathering

Good morning. My name is Sharon Alpert, and I’m the president and CEO of the Nathan Cummings Foundation. Thank you...
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How Can Philanthropy Advance Martin Luther King’s Goals? 13 Leaders Weigh In

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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President’s Remarks: Radical Solidarity – Philanthropy’s Role in Showing Moral Courage

My friends, it’s good to be with you in Pittsburgh today.  It is an honor to join you for this...
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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...
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