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  1. Milken Institute1h 6m

    Investing in Hope: Philanthropy for What’s Next | Global Conference 2026

    Melissa Stevens, Tonya Allen, John Palfrey, Maura Pally, Shamina Singh, Mark Suzman

    Leading philanthropic executives from the Gates, MacArthur, and Mastercard foundations convened to redefine the sector's role in addressing poly-crises through active hope, strategic spending acceleration, and the integration of inclusive technology. Key initiatives such as the "Unite in Advance" coalition and the Gates Foundation's 2045 spend-down timeline underscore a collective shift toward deploying free capital for systemic change rather than transactional impact. The panel concluded that restoring public trust requires a fundamental cultural transition from reactive fixing to proactive community building, emphasizing collaboration over competition to solve complex challenges like AI displacement and racial wealth gaps.

  2. Milken Institute58 min

    Aligning Endowment Investments with Philanthropic Mission

    Kerry Kennedy, Kim Lew, Brian O'Neil, Mark Suzman, Darren Walker, Shawn Wischmeier, Carrie Kennedy, Frank, Nelson, Daniel, Amy Christensen

    Carrie Kennedy moderated a panel of foundation leaders, including Darren Walker of the Ford Foundation and Mark Sussman of the Gates Foundation, who detailed their strategies for aligning endowment capital with social missions through mission-related investments, program-related investments, and strict ethical screens. The discussion highlighted a divergence in approaches, with the Ford Foundation committing $1 billion to double-bottom-line strategies while Carnegie Corporation maintains a "do no harm" stance, though all participants agreed that integrating mission goals is financially viable and critical for institutional relevance. By addressing systemic biases through diversity initiatives and leveraging capital to build investment infrastructure, these organizations aim to transform the traditional fiduciary model to ensure endowments actively advance their charitable objectives rather than merely preserving wealth.