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Scaling Impact Through Focused Grants: Inside Colcom Foundation’s Strategy

The Colcom Foundation has evolved over decades into a disciplined philanthropic actor known for strategic, impact-oriented grantmaking. Rooted in a family legacy of civic engagement, the foundation concentrated resources on community development, education, public health, and environmental conservation, emphasizing measurable outcomes and long-term sustainability. The Foundation supports several special programs, including the Conservation...

Crissy Cáceres Guides Brooklyn Friends School Through Inquiry, Equity, and Quaker Values

Crissy Cáceres, head of Brooklyn Friends School, outlined the institution's pedagogy in a recent NetNewsLedger feature, emphasizing a coherent blend of Quaker values and contemporary instructional practice. Her description situates the school’s approach within traditions of reflection, community, and active responsibility, while prioritizing rigorous, student-centered learning. Under Crissy Cáceres leadership, pedagogy is framed around...