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When we finally close our doors, The Atlantic Philanthropies will become the largest foundation ever to deliberately conclude grantmaking within the lifetime of its donor. We’re conscious of making every investment count – in Chuck Feeney’s words: to make the “highest and best use” of…

By Nicole RichardsChristopher G. Oechsli, President and CEO of US billionaire Chuck Feeney’s The Atlantic Philanthropies on why philanthropy is a force multiplier, the difference between ‘venture’ and ‘adventure’ philanthropy, and lessons learned from a limited life foundation.“It’s a real honour to talk about a…

As The Atlantic Philanthropies began the final phases of closure, management knew that, as the largest limited life foundation to spend down its assets, it would be a model for the philanthropic sector, particularly to other foundations interested in the concept of limited life or…

It’s a Thursday morning in mid- December and Betsye Steele, principal of Ralph J. Bunche High School, is holding her weekly new-student orientation session. She sits at the small table in her office talking with Antwon, the school’s newest student, and his grandfather. As they…

[atlpvideo src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/zt4loR3Oj2Q" height="360" width="640"]The Great Northern Haven housing development is a project of the Netwell Centre at the Dundalk Institute of Technology, which is developing new ideas that enhance the quality of life and well-being of older people and those who care for them, through…

By MARCI ALBOHER Marc Freedman has become the voice of aging baby boomers who are eschewing retirement for what he calls "encore careers," long periods of meaningful and sustaining work later in life. Mr. Freedman, who was one of the founders of Experience Corps, now…

As Atlantic winds up its work, we’re also laying the foundation for post-life communications. The big question: How will we have influence after the last check is written? By David Morse and Elizabeth Cahill At The Atlantic Philanthropies, our communications goals are simple and straightforward.…

A new centre for successful ageing aims to address the challenges we all face.

Visit Next Avenue >America is in the midst of an age boom. The 50+ population in America has grown from 74 million in 1999 to more than 99 million today, and is projected to be 127 million in 2030. While part can be attributed to…

The Life by Design Northwest program received $200,000 from Meyer Memorial Trust to be used for engaging older adults in volunteer and nonprofit work. In February, the program received $825,000 from the Atlantic Philanthropies. The Oregon Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $633,508 to 25 Oregon…