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Peacebuilding

The RBF established its Peacebuilding program in 2011 to advance “just and durable peace." A distinctive feature of the program has been its joint focus on conflict prevention and conflict transformation. Some grantmaking priorities will evolve amid shifts in domestic and global contexts.

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Racial Justice Initiative

The RBF's Keesha Gaskins-Nathan highlights the need for democracy reformers and civic engagement organizations to adapt their strategies for the impacts of accelerating extreme weather events and encourages funders to support this work.

 

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Philanthropic Stewardship
RBF

President Stephen Heintz joins the Giving Done Right podcast to discuss the values and challenges of charitable giving in this moment.

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Pocantico

Anywhere Theatre Company have created a study guide for their upcoming performance of OTHELLO at Pocantico.

Ideas
Pocantico

This fall, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund and the Rockefeller Archive Center will present Sketching Light: Chagall’s Windows for Union Church at the David Rockefeller Creative Arts Center at Pocantico. The exhibition will provide a rare opportunity to explore the creative process of renowned artist Marc Chagall.

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Sustainable Development
Mission-Aligned Investing

The Rockefeller Brothers Fund celebrates the tenth anniversary of our decision to divest from fossil fuels, announced September 22, 2014, on the eve of the historic People’s Climate March in New York.

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RBF

RBF President and CEO, Stephen Heintz, joins the President's Inbox podcast to discuss the United States' shifting future and role in foreign affairs.

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Democratic Practice
Grantmaking

The RBF Democratic Practice–Global Challenges guidelines more clearly emphasize the program’s commitment to social and environmental justice.

 

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Program Impact
RBF

The RBF unequivocally condemns the brutal and senseless attack on former President Trump’s campaign rally.

Ideas

The Rockefeller Brothers Fund released a new report by its president and CEO, Stephen Heintz, urging swift and holistic reform of global governance institutions to respond to urgent transnational challenges. 

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