{"id":76160,"date":"2012-11-29T14:04:46","date_gmt":"2012-11-29T14:04:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cppp1.wpengine.com\/?page_id=4"},"modified":"2025-03-11T11:49:34","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T18:49:34","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cppp.usc.edu\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row row_type=&#8221;1&#8243; blox_class=&#8221;top-area&#8221;][vc_column el_class=&#8221;container&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_message color=&#8221;info&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-82624\" src=\"https:\/\/cppp.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/CPPP_H_Formal_Cardinal.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2109\" height=\"913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cppp.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/CPPP_H_Formal_Cardinal.png 2109w, https:\/\/cppp.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/CPPP_H_Formal_Cardinal-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/cppp.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/CPPP_H_Formal_Cardinal-1024x443.png 1024w, https:\/\/cppp.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/CPPP_H_Formal_Cardinal-768x332.png 768w, https:\/\/cppp.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/CPPP_H_Formal_Cardinal-1536x665.png 1536w, https:\/\/cppp.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/CPPP_H_Formal_Cardinal-2048x887.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2109px) 100vw, 2109px\" \/>[\/vc_message][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;1&#8243; blox_class=&#8221;top-area&#8221;][vc_column el_class=&#8221;container&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h3><div id=\"metaslider-id-82915\" style=\"width: 100%; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-108-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-82915 ml-slider has-dots-nav has-carousel-mode ms-theme-clarity\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Homepage Slideshow\" data-height=\"180\" data-width=\"300\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_82915\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_82915\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-83004 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-09-18 12:46:50\" data-filename=\"image001-4.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"\/sports-community-philanthropy\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Sports, Community &amp; Philanthropy Los Angeles\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cppp.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image001-4.jpg\" height=\"180\" width=\"300\" alt=\"Sports Community Philanthropy Los Angeles\" class=\"slider-82915 slide-83004 msDefaultImage\" title=\"image001 (4)\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><strong>Sports, Community &amp; Philanthropy<br \/><\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-82954 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-06-24 11:50:38\" data-filename=\"darren-walker-v2.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"\/speakers-series-conversations\/darren-walker-philanthropy-is-the-business-of-hope\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Darren Walker - Philanthropy Is the Business of Hope\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cppp.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/darren-walker-v2.jpg\" height=\"180\" width=\"300\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-82915 slide-82954 msDefaultImage\" title=\"darren-walker-v2\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><strong>Distinguished Speaker Series: Darren Walker \u201cPhilanthropy Is the Business of Hope\u201d<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-82937 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-03 14:34:44\" data-filename=\"new-generaltion-300x180.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"\/new-generation-of-foundation-leaders-share-insights-and-aspirations\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cppp.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/new-generaltion-300x180.jpg\" height=\"180\" width=\"300\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-82915 slide-82937 msDefaultImage\" title=\"new-generaltion\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><strong>New Generation of Foundation Leaders Share Insights and Aspirations<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-82922 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-03 13:32:06\" data-filename=\"Red-Business-YouTube-Thumbnail-1-1-300x180.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"\/remembering-esther-wachtell-2\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cppp.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Red-Business-YouTube-Thumbnail-1-1-300x180.png\" height=\"180\" width=\"300\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-82915 slide-82922 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Red Business YouTube Thumbnail (1)\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><strong>In Memoriam \u2013 Esther Wachtell, 1934-2024<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-82923 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-03 13:32:06\" data-filename=\"Red-Business-YouTube-Thumbnail-3-300x180.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"\/reflections_robert_k_ross\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cppp.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Red-Business-YouTube-Thumbnail-3-300x180.png\" height=\"180\" width=\"300\" alt=\"A Conversation on Philanthropy with Robert K. Ross\" class=\"slider-82915 slide-82923 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Red Business YouTube Thumbnail (3)\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><strong>Conversations on Philanthropy featuring Robert K. Ross M.D., CEO, The California Endowment<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-82928 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-03 14:08:07\" data-filename=\"Grant-Speaking-Solo-scaled-300x180.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"\/the-state-of-philanthropy-and-what-comes-next-a-conversation-with-grant-oliphant\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cppp.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Grant-Speaking-Solo-scaled-300x180.jpg\" height=\"180\" width=\"300\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-82915 slide-82928 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Grant Speaking Solo\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><strong>Conversations on Philanthropy with Grant Oliphant, CEO, The Conrad Prebys Foundation<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-82929 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-03 14:12:05\" data-filename=\"Maria-and-Rip-on-Stage_No-Signage-scaled-300x180.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"\/speakers-series-conversations\/distinguished-speakers-series-2\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cppp.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Maria-and-Rip-on-Stage_No-Signage-scaled-300x180.jpg\" height=\"180\" width=\"300\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-82915 slide-82929 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Maria and Rip on Stage_No Signage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><strong>Distinguished Speaker Series: Philanthropy &amp; the Arts<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-82930 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-03 14:13:38\" data-filename=\"2023-Eggers_Panel-Discussion_Audience-View-scaled-e1714762255228-300x180.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"\/bridgebuilders-how-government-can-transcend-boundaries-to-solve-big-problems\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cppp.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-Eggers_Panel-Discussion_Audience-View-scaled-e1714762255228-300x180.jpg\" height=\"180\" width=\"300\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-82915 slide-82930 msDefaultImage\" title=\"2023 Eggers_Panel Discussion_Audience View\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><strong>Bridgebuilders How Government Can Transcend Boundaries to Solve Big Problems<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-82931 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-03 14:14:42\" data-filename=\"Women-in-Philanthropy-Meeting_Sunnylands-300x180.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"\/women-leaders-in-philanthropy-sumit\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cppp.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Women-in-Philanthropy-Meeting_Sunnylands-300x180.jpg\" height=\"180\" width=\"300\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-82915 slide-82931 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Women in Philanthropy Meeting_Sunnylands\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><strong>Women Leaders in Philanthropy Summit: Inclusive &amp; Impactful Philanthropy<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-82932 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-03 14:15:42\" data-filename=\"PTC-Cava-Web-300x180.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"\/forums-roundtables\/philanthropy-and-the-city-2022\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cppp.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/PTC-Cava-Web-300x180.png\" height=\"180\" width=\"300\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-82915 slide-82932 msDefaultImage\" title=\"PTC-Cava-Web\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><strong>Philanthropy &amp; the City 2022<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-82933 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-03 14:17:43\" data-filename=\"Leading_Boldly_Eventbrite-01-300x180.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"\/forums-roundtables\/leading-boldly\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cppp.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Leading_Boldly_Eventbrite-01-300x180.jpg\" height=\"180\" width=\"300\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-82915 slide-82933 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Leading_Boldly_Eventbrite-01\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><strong>Leading Boldly: Emerging Leaders on the Frontlines for Social Change<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-82934 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-03 14:19:43\" data-filename=\"Alberto_Ibarguen_Header-2-300x180.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"\/speakers-series-conversations\/distinguished-speakers-series-4\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cppp.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Alberto_Ibarguen_Header-2-300x180.jpg\" height=\"180\" width=\"300\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-82915 slide-82934 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Alberto_Ibarguen_Header\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><strong>Distinguished Speakers Series: Local Journalism &amp; Democracy<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;1&#8243; blox_class=&#8221;top-area&#8221;][vc_column el_class=&#8221;container&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1741718918644{margin-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h3>The Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy promotes more effective philanthropy and strengthens the nonprofit sector through <em>research<\/em> that informs philanthropic decision-making and public policy to advance community problem solving.<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1445558833087{background-color: #f4f4e5 !important;}&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h1 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Get to know our <em>impact<\/em>.<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-77982\" src=\"https:\/\/cppp1.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/down-arrow.png\" alt=\"down-arrow\" width=\"41\" height=\"23\" \/><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;2&#8243; blox_height=&#8221;135&#8243; blox_image=&#8221;78007&#8243; blox_bg_attachment=&#8221;true&#8221; align_center=&#8221;aligncenter&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_id=&#8221;changing-landscape-of-philanthropy&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><em>Groundbreaking<\/em><br \/>\nResearch.<\/h2>\n<p>Research is at the core of everything we do. Our studies document the\u00a0changing landscape of philanthropy, examine how philanthropy can help\u00a0solve community problems, and explore the complexity of philanthropic\u00a0leadership, accountability and stewardship. These studies help to spark\u00a0high-level discussions for further exploration and debate at our Forums\u00a0and Roundtables. By translating research and analysis into actionable\u00a0knowledge for donors and foundation leaders, we foster innovative\u00a0strategies to scale impact.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;sidebar-links&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"\/download\/?file=CPPP%20-%20Prioritizing%20Place%20-%20Mongograph.pdf\"><strong>MOVING TO HIGHER GROUND: PLACE-BASED INITIATIVES IN THE CONTEXT OF PUBLIC POLICY AND MARKETS <\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/download\/?file=CPPP%20-%20Prioritizing%20Place%20-%20Mongograph.pdf\">This year long inquiry looks at place-based efforts across the nation that focus on alleviating poverty, underscoring the importance of public policy and the economy, and culminating in a national forum: Prioritizing Place. <\/a> <i class=\"fa-file\" style=\" font-size:12px;\"><\/i>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"\/download\/?file=Philanthropy%20and%20Government%20Working%20Together_%20The%20Role%20of%20Offices%20of%20Strategic%20Partnerships%20in%20Public%20Problem%20Solving.pdf\"><strong>PHILANTHROPY AND GOVERNMENT WORKING TOGETHER<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cppp.usc.edu\/wp-content\/s2member-files\/Philanthropy%20and%20Government%20Working%20Together_%20The%20Role%20of%20Offices%20of%20Strategic%20Partnerships%20in%20Public%20Problem%20Solving.pdf\"> Research exploring the innovative role of Offices of Strategic Partnerships in catalyzing and stimulating partnerships between philanthropy and government in cities, states and federal agencies, presented at the White House.<\/a> <i class=\"fa-file\" style=\" font-size:12px;\"><\/i>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cppp.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/McCollim-Elena-Giving-Pledge_USC_February-21.pdf\"><strong>IS THIS THE NEW GOLDEN AGE OF PHILANTHROPY?<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cppp.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/McCollim-Elena-Giving-Pledge_USC_February-21.pdf\"> This essay analyzes the philanthropic strategies \u2014 harnessing the power of networks, crossing boundaries to work with government, and leveraging all of philanthropy\u2019s assets \u2014 to achieve unprecedented impact in the years to come. <\/a><i class=\"fa-file\" style=\" font-size:12px;\"><\/i>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-77982\" src=\"https:\/\/cppp1.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/down-arrow.png\" alt=\"down-arrow\" width=\"41\" height=\"23\" \/><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;2&#8243; blox_height=&#8221;135&#8243; blox_image=&#8221;78837&#8243; blox_bg_attachment=&#8221;true&#8221; align_center=&#8221;aligncenter&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_id=&#8221;philanthropic-strategies-for-public-problem-solving&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><em>Inspiring<\/em><br \/>\nSpeakers.<\/h2>\n<p>Judith Rodin, President, The Rockefeller Foundation and Eli Broad, Founder of the Broad Foundation. These are just a few of the nationally-known leaders that have shared their philosophies and experience as part of The Center\u2019s Distinguished Speaker\u2019s Series. The Center also offers smaller more intimate venues for foundation leaders, individual donors, family foundation trustees and others to learn more about issues they care about.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;sidebar-links&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"\/speakers-series-conversations\/expanding-opportunities-in-americas-cities\/\"><strong>EMPOWERING WOMEN AND GIRLS<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/speakers-series-conversations\/jennifer-and-peter-buffett\/\">Jennifer and Peter Buffets, founders of the NoVo Foundation, shared their own philanthropic journey and their mission to transform society by empowering women and girls.<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"\/speakers-series-conversations\/expanding-opportunities-in-americas-cities\/\"><strong>URBAN OPPORTUNITY<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/speakers-series-conversations\/expanding-opportunities-in-americas-cities\/\">Rip Rapson, President and CEO, The Kresge Foundation and Irene Hirano Inouye, President, U,S,-Japan Council and Kresge Foundation Board Member discuss the dynamics of the board CEO relationship and philanthropic efforts to revitalize and expand opportunity in Detroit.<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"\/speakers-series-conversations\/conversations-on-philanthropy-philanthropy-and-foster-care\/\"><strong>FOSTER CARE<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/speakers-series-conversations\/conversations-on-philanthropy-philanthropy-and-foster-care\/\">Andrew Bridge, Executive Director, Child Welfare Institute, and Fred Ali, President and CEO of the Weingart Foundation discuss how philanthropic resources can best be deployed to improve outcomes for children and families in foster care. <\/a><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-77982\" src=\"https:\/\/cppp1.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/down-arrow.png\" alt=\"down-arrow\" width=\"41\" height=\"23\" \/><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;2&#8243; blox_height=&#8221;135&#8243; blox_image=&#8221;79155&#8243; blox_bg_attachment=&#8221;true&#8221; align_center=&#8221;aligncenter&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_id=&#8221;philanthropic-strategies-for-public-problem-solving&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><em>Illuminating<\/em><br \/>\nForums.<\/h2>\n<p>Spurred by our research, The Center plays host to national forums and roundtable discussions focusing on important topics and trends. 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