by Denver Frederick | Mar 5, 2024 | Guest Interview
The Eisner Foundation was started in 1996 by Michael Eisner, then chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company and his wife, Jane, in order to focus their family’s philanthropic activities. The foundation identifies, advocates for, and invests in high quality and innovative programs that unite multiple generations for the enrichment of communities. And here to tell us more about this work is Trent Stamp, the President and CEO of The Eisner Foundation.
by Denver Frederick | Feb 10, 2024 | Blog
The Robin Hood Foundation, led by CEO Richard Buery, is at the forefront of fighting poverty in New York City with its strategic and data-driven approach. Utilizing tools like the benefit-cost calculator, the foundation ensures the effectiveness of each dollar spent. Balancing immediate relief with long-term initiatives, it also focuses on inclusivity, notably through the Power Fund, which supports organizations led by people of color. The foundation is also exploring the use of advanced technologies like AI to further enhance its philanthropic efforts, establishing itself as a model of innovative and impactful philanthropy.
by Denver Frederick | Jan 30, 2024 | Guest Interview
The McKnight Foundation is a Minnesota-based family organization committed to a future where both people and planet thrive. It addresses key issues like climate change, racial equity, and community enrichment in the Minneapolis-St. Paul region and beyond. And to discuss their work further, it’s a pleasure to have with us, Tonya Allen, the president of the McKnight Foundation.
by Denver Frederick | Oct 16, 2023 | Better Than Most
Today we’ll visit with team members at Hispanics in Philanthropy, or HIP. The organization is committed to strengthening Latino communities by increasing resources for the civil sector and increasing Latino participation and leadership throughout the field of philanthropy.
by Denver Frederick | Sep 12, 2023 | Guest Interview
Brandee McHale, the Head of Community Investing and Development at Citi, and President of the Citi Foundation, has spent over 30 years championing economic opportunity for underserved communities. With a rich history that includes pioneering financial inclusion efforts at the Ford Foundation and leading Citi’s corporate citizenship, Brandee’s work has consistently bridged the world of finance and philanthropy.
As a voice on numerous influential boards such as Living Cities, she’s been at the forefront of initiatives aimed at dismantling racial wealth disparities and building a more inclusive economic future. And she’s with us now.