While visiting Hong Kong in January 2011, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors President and CEO Melissa Berman led a round-table discussion on current trends in global philanthropy and the arts. The event is highlighted in the Asian Cultural Council’s 2011 newsletter.
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Melissa Berman Interviewed on the Takeaway
January 3rd, 2012A 2011 study ranked the United States as the most generous country in terms of its giving. In this segment from the Takeaway radio show, RPA President and CEO Melissa Berman explains how giving–both money and time–is an important part of the American tradition.
In a Time of Giving, Learning When to Say No
December 16th, 2011Giving during the holidays can be greatly rewarding; indeed, for many it is the highlight of the season. But prioritizing giving commitments, a challenging task year round, can become a major source of stress for philanthropists this time of year. Giving requests abound, expectations increase, and no one wants to be left feeling like a [...]
Getting Your Arms — And Those Of Your Clients — Around Effective Philanthropy
December 15th, 2011Wealth advisors are increasingly asked about philanthropy as part of a holistic, values-oriented approach to financial management. In this article, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Vice President Walter Sweet discusses RPA’s Philanthropy Roadmap tools, and how they can be used both by emerging donors and their advisors to plan an effective and sustainable giving strategy.
Ten States Receive Grants to Help Prepare Students for College
December 15th, 2011Core to College program fosters collaboration among K-12 and higher education institutions Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors has awarded grants to ten states to help their K-12 and postsecondary education systems align to the Common Core State Standards and assessments that will measure them. The grant program, called Core to College: Preparing Students for College Readiness and [...]
Renaming of Miami art museum inspires debate
December 7th, 2011Named gifts are not uncommon in the realm of philanthropy, but the publicly-funded Jorge M. Perez Art Museum of Miami-Dade County, newly named following a $35 million dollar from a local real estate developer, has sparked a significant amount of local controversy. Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors President & CEO Melissa Berman helps explain the complexities of [...]
The Road to Philanthropy
November 29th, 2011In this article, Vice President Walter Sweet advises emerging donors to map out all options and think them through when devising a giving strategy.
Ask Nicely, Please: Do’s and Don’ts of Soliciting Charitable Donations
November 29th, 2011For nonprofits, asking for money is a difficult task, but one that is crucial to financial stability. This article, featuring advice from Senior Vice President Chris Page, looks at the right and wrong ways charities can approach soliciting donations.
Before You Join That Board…
November 29th, 2011Serving on a nonprofit board can be a prestigious honor and a valuable way to champion a cause. But in today’s economic climate, board members are increasingly depended on to contribute significant amounts of time and money. President and CEO Melissa Berman offers some suggestions in this article on what to consider before accepting that [...]
I am a Philanthropist: Diverse Voices in Giving
November 22nd, 2011D5 Coalition, a sponsored project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, recently premiered the video “I am a Philanthropist: Diverse Voices of Giving,” which tells the stories of several diverse donors and what inspires their creative and effective philanthropy. Learn more at www.d5coalition.org.