Letter from the President: September 2017 Share By Heising-Simons Foundation on 9/12/2017 on 9/12/2017 When we describe the Foundation, we often use the phrase, “Unlocking knowledge, opportunity, and possibilities.” It reflects our fundamentally optimistic view of the world, and our belief in the potential for improvement in the human condition.
Making Headlines: Grantees in the News Share By Heising-Simons Foundation on 9/6/2017 on 9/6/2017 At the Heising-Simons Foundation, we are proud to regularly see many of our grantee partners featured in media outlets across the country, providing an expert voice on a timely issue or being highlighted for their accomplishments and hard work. Here are some news items that have featured our grantees over the past month: Volcanic Emissions …
Making Headlines: Grantees in the News Share By Heising-Simons Foundation on 8/17/2017 on 8/17/2017 At the Heising-Simons Foundation, we are proud to regularly see many of our grantee partners featured in media outlets across the country, providing an expert voice on a timely issue or being highlighted for their accomplishments and hard work. Here are some news items that have featured our grantees in the past month.
New York Times Features Foundation Board Members Share By Heising-Simons Foundation on 7/14/2017 on 7/14/2017 The New York Times has featured Heising-Simons Foundation Board members Liz Simons and Caitlin Heising as an example of when inter-generational philanthropy works well.
Making Headlines: Grantees in the News Share By Heising-Simons Foundation on 7/13/2017 on 7/13/2017 At the Heising-Simons Foundation, we are proud to regularly see many of our grantee partners featured in media outlets across the country, providing an expert voice on a timely issue or being highlighted for their accomplishments and hard work. Here are some news items that have featured our grantees in the past month.
Making Headlines: Grantees in the News Share By Heising-Simons Foundation on 6/2/2017 on 6/2/2017 At the Heising-Simons Foundation, we are proud to regularly see many of our grantee partners featured in media outlets across the country, providing an expert voice on a timely issue or being highlighted for their accomplishments and hard work. Here are some articles that have featured our grantees in the past month: Four Education Priorities …
Letter from the President: April 2017 Share By Heising-Simons Foundation on 4/4/2017 on 4/4/2017 Dear Colleagues: As we begin the second quarter of the year, I wanted to thank you, our friends and partners, for your good work and to share with you some of the connections we see across your efforts and ours. In the past quarter, we awarded more than $12.8 million through 67 new grants. In …
Northern California Grantmakers Names Jeff Malloy Board Chair Share By Heising-Simons Foundation on 1/9/2017 on 1/9/2017 We are pleased to announce that Jeff Malloy, chief operating officer and treasurer of the Heising-Simons Foundation, has been elected chair of the board of directors of Northern California Grantmakers (NCG). In addition to his work at the Foundation, Jeff has a long history of philanthropic service and leadership roles, including serving as board secretary …
A Message from our Chair and our CEO Share By Heising-Simons Foundation on 11/22/2016 on 11/22/2016 Dear Colleagues: During this week of Thanksgiving, we wanted to send a special note of gratitude to you, our partners, and let you know how much respect we have for you and the work you do. The role of nonprofits is especially critical today. We are so grateful for your creativity, intelligence, and willingness to …