Philanthropic Leadership Means Following the Frontlines
When we talk about “building the capacity” of frontline and grassroots leaders who are changing structures, policies, and systems, what does that really mean for funders? Many funders use…
Impact Investing
Launched in 2017, our $100 million commitment to impact investing works alongside our grantmaking in support of the Foundation’s mission. We focus on a combination of mission-related investments…
digitalundivided
Despite an increase in Black and Latinx women-led businesses, women of color continue to be left out of critical venture funding opportunities. Since 2009, Black women-led startups have raised $289…
Surdna Foundation Announces $3.16 Million in Grants
During the period of October-December 2017, 20 grants totaling $3,160,000 were approved by the Surdna Foundation staff and board to further the Foundation’s mission of fostering just and…
TIIP Announces Racial Equity Working Group to Tackle Racial Injustice as a Systemic Risk
21 Industry Leaders Convened to Put Spotlight on Racial Injustice as a Risk to Investment Performance at the Same Level as Climate Change Today The Investment Integration Project (TIIP) announced…
Juneteenth: Promise and Progress
At long last, Juneteenth is recognized as a national holiday. It marks the day Black enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learned that they were legally free on June 19, 1865--a full two years after…
Breaking Barriers: A Practical Guide to Unlocking Foundation Endowments for Mission and Returns
Builders Initiative and Social Finance Release Joint Findings Featuring Interviews with 30 National Philanthropic and Impact Investment Leaders CHICAGO and BOSTON, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/…
Surdna Foundation Announces $14.23 Million in Grants
During the period of April-June 2018, 64 grants totaling $14,235,000 were approved by the Surdna Foundation staff and board to further the Foundation’s mission of fostering just and sustainable…
Center for Effective Philanthropy Blog: Lessons Learned from a Journey to Impact Investing
Since John E. Andrus founded the Surdna Foundation in 1917, five successive generations of the Andrus family have worked toward supporting effective solutions to contemporary social challenges.…
Founders First Closes Oversubscribed Series A Funding
In March 2021, Founders First Capital Partners announced its initial close for a $9 million Series A financing. The Surdna and Rockefeller foundations backed the initial round of financing. This…