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The United States is at its best when there's a shared understanding of its national purpose, Stephen Heintz, president of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, wrote in an essay for The American Prospect's November/December issue. In his essay, "A New Pledge of Principles," Heintz argues that the solutions must come from nonpartisan collaboration.

Rockefeller Brothers Fund trustee Justin Rockefeller is part of a new generation of philanthropists leading a shift toward socially responsible investing, according to an article in Institutional Investor. This transition is changing the country's wealth management industry, as Millennials, those born between 1978 and 2000, embrace impact investing, the idea that financial and social interests should go hand-in-hand.

Vice President for Programs Elizabeth Campbell was elected chair of the Winrock International board of directors at its May 7 meeting. Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works nationally and globally to empower disadvantaged people, stimulate economic development, and promote sustainable use of natural resources. Ms. Campbell has served on the Winrock International board since 2006, most recently as vice chair since May 2009.

In 2008, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund launched a foundation-wide project to assess and improve diversity within its operations and grantmaking. The 2012 Diversity Project update summarizes the Fund’s progress in collecting and analyzing data on human resources, operations, grantmaking, public programs, and conference activities. This report also provides a brief update on board diversity, which was previously examined by staff in 2010.

Gail Fuller, director of communications, highlights the importance of the 990-PF in helping to tell a foundation's story on Philanthropy New York's blog. More than just an annual information return filed with the IRS, Fuller discusses how the wealth of data can be repurposed to increase a foundation's transparency and enhance its storytelling.

As Egypt undergoes a historic and swift transformation, there is a need for flexible, targeted, and immediate philanthropic support, says Stephen Heintz, president of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund. In recent months, the RBF has been exploring the most effective ways to offer its support to Egyptian-led initiatives that take into account both the immediate and longer term needs of Egyptian civil society.

The Communications Network has launched a new interview series about foundation communications. In the first installment of "A Quick Word With...," Gail Fuller discusses her role as director of communications at the Rockefeller Brothers Fund. The Q&A is meant to provide an inside look at the responsibilities and inspirations of communications professionals in philanthropy.

The 2010 Audited Financial Statement presents the financial position of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund as of December 31, 2010 and 2009.

In an opinion piece published in The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Paul Connolly advises that the best grantmakers must achieve balance between passion and rationality in order to make the biggest impact through giving.

RBF President Stephen Heintz is among the honorees of this year's NonProfit Times Power & Influence Top 50. Recognized for encouraging others in the nonprofit field to be risk-takers, and noting that limited grant dollars should be triggering big impacts, this is the third consecutive year Heintz has been named to the list.