Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
Heather Grady serves as Vice President at Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors since July 2014, leading initiatives focused on Environment and Climate Change, as well as advising foundations on strategic philanthropy. Previously, Grady held the position of Vice President for Foundation Initiatives at The Rockefeller Foundation from September 2010 to January 2014. Grady has also contributed as an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University, teaching courses on Climate Change, Human Rights and Development, and Ethical Globalization between January 2009 and December 2010. Earlier roles include Managing Director at Realizing Rights: The Ethical Globalization Initiative, and Regional Director for East Asia at Oxfam Great Britain, among others. Grady's academic credentials include a Master in Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School, graduate studies at Beijing Normal University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Chinese Language from Smith College.
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Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
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Who We Are: Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors is a nonprofit organization that currently advises on and manages more than $400 million in annual giving by individuals, families, corporations and foundations. Continuing the Rockefeller family’s legacy of thoughtful, effective philanthropy, RPA remains at the forefront of philanthropic growth and innovation, with a diverse team of experienced grantmakers with significant depth of knowledge across the spectrum of issue areas. Founded in 2002, RPA has grown into one of the world’s largest philanthropic service organizations and has facilitated more than $3 billion in grantmaking to more than 70 countries. RPA currently serves as a fiscal sponsor for more than 110 projects, providing governance, management and operational infrastructure to support their charitable purposes. Who We Serve: We work with individuals, families, foundations, corporations and other institutions around the world to develop and manage thoughtful and effective giving programs.