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Foundation Presidents' Roundtable: A Conversation with Walton Family Foundation Executive Director, Kyle Peterson

A conversation with Kyle Peterson, Executive Director of the Walton Family Foundation. Moderated by Vice President and Executive Director of the Aspen Institute's Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation, Jane Wales.

BY Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation

Video

05.22.2017
Philanthropy

2017 Course Book: Seminar on Strategy for AEF Leaders

Review the Course Booklet of the second edition of the groundbreaking professional development program for artist-endowed foundation leaders, presented collaboratively by AEFI and University of Miami School of Law (UMSL) and hosted by the Richard Avedon, Dedalus, Helen Frankenthaler, Judd, Roy Lichtenstein, and Robert Rauschenberg Foundations.

BY Artist-Endowed Foundations Initiative/AEFI

Publication

05.16.2017
Philanthropy

How Melinda Gates Listens - And Why It Matters

This year, the Aspen Institute awarded Melinda Gates with its Public Service Award to honor her work with the Bill ...

BY Alison Decker

Blog Post

12.06.2016
Philanthropy

Catalyzing Action, Building Thriving Communities

We know the vital role that nonprofits play in building strong communities. They provide critical services to underserved communities every day and lay the foundation for inclusive economic growth and mobility. As needs continue to grow, nonprofits face financial uncertainty for programmatic support while already under-resourced for operational support.

BY Naomi Camper, JPMorgan Chase Office of Nonprofit Engagement

Blog Post

11.18.2016
Philanthropy

2016 Program Book: AEF Leadership Forum

Review the Program Booklet of 2016’s invitational symposium for senior artist-endowed foundation leaders, examining issues and innovations in practice and policy influencing this emerging field, presented by the Hoffman Forum in cooperation with AEFI and University of Miami School of Law (UMSL), and hosted by the Morgan Library & Museum.

BY Artist-Endowed Foundations Initiative/AEFI

Publication

11.17.2016
Philanthropy

Foundation Presidents Roundtable Series: Will Miller

A Foundation Presidents Roundtable conversation features Will Miller of the Wallace Foundation.

BY Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation

Video

10.26.2016
Philanthropy

What's New with the Nonprofit Data Project?

Written by Aspen's Cinthia Schuman Ottinger, this piece explores the DATA ACT's potential to shed light on federal nonprofit spending. It is posted on the Markets for Good blog, an initiative of the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society to improve the data infrastructure for social good.

BY Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation

Of Interest

10.17.2016
Philanthropy

Congratulations to José A. Quiñonez, 2016 MacArthur Fellow and 2012 Leadership Academy 2.0 Fellow

The Aspen Institute Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation and the American Express Foundation congratulate José A. Quiñonez, Founder and CEO of ...

BY Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation

Blog Post

09.29.2016
Philanthropy

Foundation Voice and Communications

This study provide lessons about where the Packard Foundation’s distinctive voice may make the most valuable contribution, and what kinds of challenges to be mindful of.

BY David Devlin-Foltz

Publication

09.06.2016
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