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The Climate for Philanthropists in Copenhagen

December 2009

As the United Nations Climate Change Conference began in Copenhagen in 2009, we spoke to experts and philanthropists about how decisions made at the conference could affect funders for years to come.

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Policy Advocacy: Taking Action through Advocacy to Propel Climate Policy

October 2009

Climate change is a far-reaching issue that requires immediate action. In this brief, we discuss tools and strategies to help foundations develop effective plans for advocacy. This brief was part of our 2010 High Impact Giving Opportunities series.

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Investing to Re-Balance a Warming World

February 2009

Produced in collaboration with the Global Philanthropy Partnership, this brief offers a look at current efforts to battle climate change, and details background information, trends, challenges, and opportunities for funders to make an impact.

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Election Insights: The New Administration’s Impact on Key Issues: Environment

November 2008

This teleconference focuses on the possible impact of President Obama’s policies on environmental issues. We talked with leading experts about how philanthropists could respond and continue to make lasting impacts.

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Climate Change Defense: Building a Green–Collar Workforce

September 2008

Combating climate change will require a green-collar labor force, trained in both mitigation and adaptation strategies and prepared to make an impact. In this brief, we discuss how philanthropists can help to create a green workforce. This brief was part of our 2009 High Impact Giving Opportunities series.

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