The Kendeda Fund is Writing its Last Checks — and the Last Chapter of a 30-Year Story of Giving

The Kendeda Fund is Writing its Last Checks — and the Last Chapter of a 30-Year Story of Giving

Diana Blank’s foundation is winding down this year, having moved over $1 billion to the environment, rights of women and girls, and more. Family and staff recount Kendeda’s history and explain how and why it’s spending down.

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As the Kendeda Fund Prepares to Sunset, Here Are Nine Questions for Executive Director Dena Kimball

As the Kendeda Fund Prepares to Sunset, Here Are Nine Questions for Executive Director Dena Kimball

The leader of the sunsetting foundation, which was set up by her mother, Diana Blank, joined us for a rare interview. Hear about what she’s learned on the journey to spending it all.

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Kendeda Doubles Down on Employee Ownership, an Underused Part of the Equity Toolbox

Kendeda Doubles Down on Employee Ownership, an Underused Part of the Equity Toolbox

Giving employees a stake in the business has been shown to not only improve outcomes for workers, but also to increase profitability and survivability. Here’s how the Kendeda Fund’s pitching the concept to the private sector.

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