A Look at The Russell Family Foundation’s Ongoing Journey to Net Zero

A Look at The Russell Family Foundation’s Ongoing Journey to Net Zero

What does it take for a foundation to commit to net zero? Guest author Kathleen Simpson, CEO of The Russell Family Foundation, walks us through what that process has been like so far.

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In the Pacific Northwest, a Funder That's Been Ahead of the Curve

In the Pacific Northwest, a Funder That's Been Ahead of the Curve

As he ends a 20-year stint leading the Russell Family Foundation, Richard Woo leaves behind an institution that learned to listen closely to front-line communities and fully embrace impact investing. What does that look like in practice?

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A Northwest Funder Takes a Local Focus to Protect Threatened Ecosystems

A Northwest Funder Takes a Local Focus to Protect Threatened Ecosystems

Regional grantmakers are working to hold the line on environmental issues as the Trump administration undercuts protections for the natural world. A case in point is the Russell Family Foundation in Washington State.

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