Confluence Philanthropy
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Confluence Philanthropy is a membership-based network of foundations, family offices, and their investment advisors. We believe that investors should not compromise what they care about most in exchange for financial return.
Congratulations to former Omidyar Network CEO Michael Kubzansky on launching the Andaris Investor Network. Andaris will help investors steer AI toward a future that delivers "for people and portfolios". Read more below. #ai #valuesalignedinvesting #impactinvesting
Founder's Letter | Andaris
Where investors maximize AI’s opportunities and manage AI’s risks with confidence.
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October 8, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Congratulations to former Omidyar Network CEO Michael Kubzansky on launching the Andaris Investor Network. Andaris will help investors steer AI toward a future that delivers "for people and portfolios". Read more below. #ai #valuesalignedinvesting #impactinvesting
We engaged Confluence members to better understand varying perspectives on data centers. Read our latest blog below to better understand their inspiring viewpoints. #datacenters #valuesalignedinvesting #impactinvesting #ClimateWeekNYC
Countering the Environmental Impacts of Data Centers: Two Inspiring Member Perspectives
“A recent study by Social Change Lab looked at numerous AI harms to determine which would cause people to take action. The number one concern? Environmental harms.” Philip ...
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September 24, 2026 at 3:16 PM
We engaged Confluence members to better understand varying perspectives on data centers. Read our latest blog below to better understand their inspiring viewpoints. #datacenters #valuesalignedinvesting #impactinvesting #ClimateWeekNYC
Join impact investing leaders to explore what investors and policymakers can do to mitigate AI risks and maximize the benefits for all, Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 2pm ET. RSVP below. lnkd.in/gbGGJSJG
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September 14, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Join impact investing leaders to explore what investors and policymakers can do to mitigate AI risks and maximize the benefits for all, Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 2pm ET. RSVP below. lnkd.in/gbGGJSJG
"Values-aligned investors have historically been staunch advocates for meaningful and equitable job creation, while protecting workers. Now, more than ever, it is critical that we continue to stand up for workers."
#impactinvesting #AI #workersrights
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#impactinvesting #AI #workersrights
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Work is a Human Right
By Dana Lanza, CEO, Confluence Overview Effect PBLLC — The AI revolution claims that it will transform labor. While AI tools offer some productivity and efficiency boosts for organizations, their impa...
confluencephilanthropy.org
September 10, 2026 at 6:21 PM
"Values-aligned investors have historically been staunch advocates for meaningful and equitable job creation, while protecting workers. Now, more than ever, it is critical that we continue to stand up for workers."
#impactinvesting #AI #workersrights
confluencephilanthropy.org/work-is-a-hu...
#impactinvesting #AI #workersrights
confluencephilanthropy.org/work-is-a-hu...
Confluence CEO, Dana Lanza, reflects on AI's impact and how values-aligned investors can support AI that protects our world and beyond. Read more below.
#valuesalignedinvesting #AI
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#valuesalignedinvesting #AI
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We’re Not Opposed to AI – But It Must Protect Our Worlds
By Dana Lanza, CEO, Confluence Overview Effect PBLLC — In March 2026, Confluence Philanthropy and our subsidiary, Overview Effect , launched a call to action . Metaphorically, our message was contextu...
confluencephilanthropy.org
September 8, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Confluence CEO, Dana Lanza, reflects on AI's impact and how values-aligned investors can support AI that protects our world and beyond. Read more below.
#valuesalignedinvesting #AI
confluencephilanthropy.org/We-re-Not-Op...
#valuesalignedinvesting #AI
confluencephilanthropy.org/We-re-Not-Op...
Congratulations to Rockefeller Brothers Fund and Ian H. Solomon on a new era of leadership!
Rockefeller Brothers Fund Names Ian H. Solomon President and CEO
The appointment of Ian Solomon, currently the dean of the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia, follows an extensive search that began in the summer of 202...
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July 1, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Congratulations to Rockefeller Brothers Fund and Ian H. Solomon on a new era of leadership!
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And we pushed funders & investors to help build infrastructure for the #solidarityeconomy in @confluencep.bsky.social. "We can answer the call to build the bridges between movements and markets, between people and power."
Read the piece here: confluencephilanthropy.org/Moving-Capit...
Read the piece here: confluencephilanthropy.org/Moving-Capit...
December 29, 2025 at 8:24 PM
And we pushed funders & investors to help build infrastructure for the #solidarityeconomy in @confluencep.bsky.social. "We can answer the call to build the bridges between movements and markets, between people and power."
Read the piece here: confluencephilanthropy.org/Moving-Capit...
Read the piece here: confluencephilanthropy.org/Moving-Capit...
Register to apply: The deadline to register is Thursday, December 11th, 2025 at 5pm ET (it takes about 5 minutes to register). Anyone interested can get started at winchallenge.org.
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The WIN Challenge will award $60M total for up to 24 innovative and scalable strategies that help women thrive and everyone win in a rapidly changing workplace.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Register to apply: The deadline to register is Thursday, December 11th, 2025 at 5pm ET (it takes about 5 minutes to register). Anyone interested can get started at winchallenge.org.
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The Sierra Club’s member-elected Board of Directors has unanimously appointed Loren Blackford as our next Executive Director, making her the first woman to lead the Sierra Club in our 133-year history!
September 15, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The Sierra Club’s member-elected Board of Directors has unanimously appointed Loren Blackford as our next Executive Director, making her the first woman to lead the Sierra Club in our 133-year history!
Useful insights from Sonen Capital on the rise of spend-down strategies. As climate change, inequality, and other global crises accelerate, more foundation leaders are transitioning from perpetuity models to spending down in the shorter-term for greater impact. #impactinvesting #foundations
The Upward Trend of Spending Down: Five foundational pillars to devise your foundation’s spend-down strategy → Sonen Capital
For decades, many foundations have followed a familiar rhythm: preserve capital, make steady grants, and exist in perpetuity. Today however, as climate change accelerates, inequality deepens, and demo...
sonencapital.com
September 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Useful insights from Sonen Capital on the rise of spend-down strategies. As climate change, inequality, and other global crises accelerate, more foundation leaders are transitioning from perpetuity models to spending down in the shorter-term for greater impact. #impactinvesting #foundations
Congratulations to Kristin Hull, named to the Forbes 50 over 50 in recognition of her incredible leadership. www.forbes.com/sites/maggie...
July 31, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Congratulations to Kristin Hull, named to the Forbes 50 over 50 in recognition of her incredible leadership. www.forbes.com/sites/maggie...