After 18 years at the helm of the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation (WRF), President and CEO Dr. Sherece West-Scantlebury will retire in October 2025, concluding a 33-year career in philanthropy. Since joining WRF in 2007, West-Scantlebury co-founded major initiatives like Excel …
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Rockefeller Foundation Marks 50 Years with $50M Equity Initiative
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation (WRF) celebrated its 50th anniversary with a ceremony that honored the legacy of Governor Winthrop Rockefeller and reaffirmed its dedication to fostering equity and opportunity throughout Arkansas. “At the heart of our mission lies an unshakable …
The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation announced on Aug. 31, that it would be starting the HEAL Narrative Lab, a $1.08 million capacity-building investment aimed toward helping six nonprofit organizations shift the public conversation to how everyday Arkansans can thrive in the …
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2022 AMP C-Suite: Cory Anderson, Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation CIO
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffCory Anderson Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation Rev. Cory Anderson builds and maintains local and national partnerships, launches bold initiatives, and strategizes to ensure the Foundation pursues equity for all Arkansans. In addition to his role at the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, Anderson …
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Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation Elects Two New Board Members
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffMelissa Bradley and Vicki Saviers have been elected to The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation Board of Directors, the foundation announced in a press release on Thursday. Both Bradley and Saviers will serve for three-year terms beginning January 2022. The Winthrop Rockefeller …
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New Study to Highlight Racial and Gender Disparities in Small Business Lending
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleThe Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation (WRF) will be unveiling a new report demonstrating racial and gender disparities in small business loans. Commissioned by WRF and Winrock International, the Arkansas Small Business Access to Capital report will be revealed during a webinar …
