Speakers included Richard Buery, Tory Burch, Geoffrey Canada, Foggy Copeland, Allyson Felix, Thelma Golden, tom hank, John King Jr., Alexis Ohanian, Darren Walker and more
NEW YORK, January 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Robin Hood, the world’s largest philanthropic organization focused on ending poverty in New York City, has partnered with Goldman Sachs, a leading global banking and investment institution, to present the Rising Leaders Forum, an invitation-only event for aspiring investors and philanthropists. The inaugural Young Leaders Forum included sessions with CEOs, leading philanthropists, academics, activists and athletes – all of whom focus on creating lasting impact in New York and across the world. Nearly 300 of the best thinkers in investment, entrepreneurship and innovation shared insights and case studies on data-driven grantmaking, public-private partnerships and the role of advocacy.
“Our city, our state and our nation must become fairer and more just, and the next generation of leaders and philanthropists have a vital role to play in realizing this vision,” said Richard R. Buery, Jr.CEO of Robin Hood. “Participants in the Rising Leaders Forum, like Robin Hood donors and supporters, want to make sure that where someone starts doesn’t define where they end. We want New York City to be the world’s greatest opportunity engine and a place where everyone has a chance. I was thrilled to share time with these next generation leaders who are ready and willing to support the 1.4 million New Yorkers living in poverty.”
“Goldman Sachs is proud to partner with Robin Hood to bring together some of the brightest minds in philanthropy to share strategies and develop meaningful solutions to address the poverty rooted in New York and beyond,” said Dina Powell McCormickGoldman Sachs Global Head of Sustainability and Inclusive Growth and incoming Chairman of Robin Hood. “We are humbled by the attendees and believe our inaugural forum will help equip the next generation of leaders and innovators with the tools they need to drive lasting impact by leveraging their power and influence through capital. and networks. Building a more inclusive society starts with driving economic empowerment and opportunity for all.”
The Rising Leaders Forum builds on Goldman Sachs’ long track record of inclusive growth through strategic philanthropy. In addition to supporting its clients in their donation strategies, Goldman Sachs has deployed more than $3 billion in philanthropic capital to more than 9,000 nonprofits worldwide over the past decade.
Game-changing initiatives, including those of Goldman Sachs 10,000 small businesses and 10,000 women have advanced economic opportunity and growth for nearly 200,000 small business owners worldwide. A million black womena $10 billion This initiative, based on Goldman Sachs research that has demonstrated the potential to increase GDP growth by closing the wage gap for black women, has been recognized for its unique and innovative approach to tackling social and economic disparities. . Goldman Sachs giveshas created flagship initiatives supporting the most innovative leaders in the global philanthropic sector with more than $2 billion in granting grants. In recent years, the fund has worked with returning veterans; supported underserved students by providing more $450 million need-based financial aid at more than 400 colleges and universities and, more recently, has worked to ensure Ukrainians have economic support, resources and opportunity.
This year’s forum showcased impact in action by sharing the model used by Robin Hood. Over its 35-year history, Robin Hood has invested over $3 billion in the fight against poverty, powering some of the city’s most influential and effective social service organizations in all five boroughs. Through her advocacy and grants, hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers have found permanent escapes from poverty. The Robin Hood model was presented by its CEO, Richard Buery, Jr.. and John Griffinfounder of Blue Ridge Capital and the outgoing chairman of the organization’s board of directors.
Robin Hood has over 460 active grants, totaling more than $217 million at work in the city’s five boroughs to meet the immediate needs of New Yorkers, as well as to address the long-term conditions that allow poverty to persist. Robin Hood’s approach is evidence-based, informed by its proximity to community voices closest to the issues that drive poverty, a convener of leaders from all sectors leading partnerships focused on problem-solving and a tradition of taking risks and making smart bets on solutions that help New Yorkers escape poverty for good.
Robin Hood’s grantmaking and advocacy focuses on finding solutions to issues such as hunger, homelessness, affordable and supportive housing, skills training and workforce development, immigration and legal aid, early childhood development, education, access to public benefits, health disparities and capacity building. for non-profit organizations working on the front line in the fight against poverty.
Rising Leaders Forum speakers who volunteered their time and expertise included:
- Marc Bezos, co-founder, HighPost Capital; Director, Bezos Family Foundation
- Tory BurchExecutive Chairman and Chief Creative Officer, Tory Burch LLC and Tory Burch Foundation
- Barbara Bush, vice president of social impact, NBA; Co-Founder and Board Member, Global Health Corps
- Lauren Bush-LaurenFounder, FEED
- Geoffrey Canada, President, Harlem Children’s Zone
- Foggy Copeland, ballerina and founder, The Misty Copeland Foundation
- Allyson Felix, athlete, Olympic athlete in athletics; Founder and President, Saysh
- Thelma Golden, Director and Chief Curator, The Studio Museum in Harlem
- tom hank, award-winning actor, producer, screenwriter and director; founder, Hanx for our troops
- John King Jr., JD, Ed.D., Chancellor, State University of New York (SUNY)
- Karlie Kloss, model, entrepreneur and founder, Kode With Klossy
- Marc Lasry, President, CEO and Co-Founder, Avenue Capital Group
- Richard LovettCo-Chair, Creative Artists Agency (CAA)
- Alexis Ohaniantechnology founder and venture capitalist, Reddit, Seven Seven Six and 776 Foundation
- dr. Ruth J. Simmons, President, Prairie View A&M University
- Henry Timms, President and CEO, Lincoln Center
- Paul Tudor Jones II, Founder, Co-Chairman and Chief Investment Officer, Tudor Investment Corporation; Founder, Robin Hood
- Darren Walker, President, Ford Foundation
- Danielle Weisberg, co-founder and co-CEO, theSkimm
- Russell Wilson, Super Bowl champion, entrepreneur and philanthropist
- Carly Zakin, co-founder and co-CEO, theSkimm
See the full list of speakers here
About Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs is a leading global financial institution that provides a wide range of financial services in the areas of investment banking, securities, investment management and retail banking to a large and diverse customer base including businesses, financial institutions, governments and individuals. Founded in 1869, the company is headquartered in New York and has offices in all major financial centers around the world.
About Robin Hood
Robin Hood fought poverty by New York City since 1988. Because Robin Hood’s Board covers all overhead costs, 100% of every donation goes directly to the fight against poverty. Last year, Robin Hood awarded $172 million in grants, filling a critical void during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing cash assistance, meals, housing, healthcare, education and other urgent needs to one million New Yorkers affected by the COVID-19, as well as funding a range of programs and initiatives developed to lift families out of poverty New York City. Follow the organization on Twitter @RobinHoodNYC and learn more at www.robinhood.org.
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