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The Promise of Pocantico is a comprehensive document aligning statements of mission, vision, and principles with the insightful program initiatives and responsible financial considerations, based upon the significant history and assets of Pocantico. The report presents the plan that was approved by the Rockefeller Brothers Fund's board of trustees in June 2008.

RBF grantee the Global Action Project (GAP) was one of 15 organizations honored at the White House with a 2010 National Arts & Humanities Youth Program Award. First Lady Michelle Obama presented the awards to the honorees.  More than 400 organizations were nominated, and GAP was selected from 50 finalists. The Global Action Project was recognized for its work in youth leadership and creativity.

RBF President Stephen Heintz spoke about the importance of building a sustainable world during his speech at the Independent Sector's annual conference.  Mr. Heintz told conference attendees that the private, public, and nonprofit sectors must work together on managing global interdependence, building a new model of sustainable development, and revitalizing democracy, in order to lead the world out of the difficult times it currently faces.

Rachel Kleinfeld, CEO of the Truman National Security Project, a Sustainable Development program grantee, was recognized as a civic leader in Time Magazine's list of "40 Under 40." The Truman National Security Project is an organization that recruits and trains leaders to make an impact on national security issues, which include climate change and the energy debate.

RBF grantee the Youth Initiative for Human Rights (YIHR) celebrated the graduation of its New Policy School's third class and the matriculation of its fourth, on Sept. 7.

The Rockefeller Brothers Fund has made revisions to its Pivotal Place: Western Balkans guidelines. As progress in the region is made, the Fund has clarified the guidelines, in order to provide a clear understanding of its direction and priorities in the Western Balkans.

The Rockefeller Brothers Fund (RBF) has earned the competitive LEED Platinum certification (LEED-CI v2009) from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for its new office in New York City.

NativeEnergy has published a summary of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund’s carbon footprint from 2007–2009. Since partnering with NativeEnergy in 2005 to calculate and decrease its carbon footprint, the Fund has reduced more than 2,400 tons of greenhouse gas emissions.

The Rockefeller Brothers Fund has earned LEED Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for its New York City office.  The new office demonstrates the Fund's commitment to providing its staff with a cost-effective, healthy, and productive workplace that is aligned with its environmental values, and also allows the foundation to concentrate financial resources on advancing social change that contributes to a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world.

Stephen Heintz joins the Steering Committee of Partners for a New Beginning, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization established to advance "renewed engagement with Muslims around the world based on mutual respect and responsibility.”