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Ford Foundation Announces Heather Gerken as New President
Heather Gerken will become the 11th president of the Ford Foundation, succeeding Darren Walker in November 2025.
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Stories of Change: Inside The Moth and Ford’s Storytelling Training for Nonprofits
When leaders share personal stories, they can amplify their organizations’ impact, fuel advocacy and influence, engage stakeholders, and catalyze new funding opportunities.
Harm Reduction in the Heartland: Combating the Opioid Crisis in Appalachia
The opioid crisis affects people of every race, class, and location, and it continues to be a public health crisis. In Kentucky, three of our grantees are working with state and local governments and community members to bring resources and support to those who need it most.
Ford Foundation Appoints Richard R. Verma to Board of Trustees
Ford Foundation Appoints Richard R. Verma to Board of Trustees
Ford Foundation Supports Efforts to Center Justice in Africa’s Energy Transition
The Ford Foundation commits $5.7 million to supporting an intersectional, multi-program, and partner initiative on just energy transitions in Africa
The Internet Was Supposed to Set Us Free. Feminists Are Fighting to Make Sure It Still Does.
Learn how feminist tech advocates are developing new tools rooted in care, justice, and collective power.
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