The latest perspectives, news, reports, and resources from around the Foundation.
Center for Effective Philanthropy’s Phil Buchanan makes the case for supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and highlights ways in which funders and nonprofits can stand by their commitments to justice. The below is an excerpt that…
The Surdna Foundation today announced the appointment of Geraldine Lopez as office assistant. Providing administrative support to staff and board, she plays a critical role in ensuring seamless operations and keeping the office efficient, positive,…
In 2023, the NY Small Business Funders Collective awarded planning grants to five collaborative initiatives across the New York City area to support the development of innovative initiatives that would both advance inclusive economic growth and…
For the National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP)'s Family Giving Blog, Surdna's President Don Chen speaks with NCFP's Emerald Adeyemi about how Surdna approaches a culture of learning and reflection with staff, board, and our partners. Below…
Blk Grvty awarded $100,000 to Collide Capital as part of the Equipped Initiative Black, Asian, and Latinx people and white women manage just 1.4% of the over $82 trillion in assets, according to the Knight Foundation. Persistent disinvestment in…
This month, the Surdna Foundation welcomed Kayla Hunter (she/her) as the new program associate with the Sustainable Environments team. Kayla will support programmatic management, organizing the grantmaking budget, conducting research, and…
Don Chen, president of the Surdna Foundation, discusses his experience in the nonprofit world, his work at Surdna, and his thoughts on strategic trust-based philanthropy with Kirk Brown and Eric Brown, hosts of Let's Hear It, a podcast about social…
The Surdna Foundation is proud to sign onto this letter from the Council on Foundations supporting the rights of philanthropic organizations, charitable nonprofits, and individual donors to give in ways that align with their values. We encourage…
Caitlin Boger-Hawkins named Board Chair, Shari Wilson Vice Chair; Amachie K. Ackah and Michelle J. DePass bring private equity, organizing, law, and environmental justice experience to the table. NEW YORK (December 2023) — The Surdna Foundation…
This month the Surdna Foundation welcomed José Cuevas (he/him) as Executive Assistant for the Office of the President and Saida Harrigan (she/her) as the Writer and Editor for Communications & Engagement. José Cuevas works closely and…