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November 2, 2023

Hirsch Philanthropy Partners Joins with Third Plateau Social Impact Strategies

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January 18, 2024 | Blog

What’s Inspiring Our Team for 2024

As we look to the coming year, we are committed to celebrating progress and inspiring hope, especially during complex and challenging times. Here are a few 2023 wins motivating our team for the important year ahead.

November 30, 2023 | Blog

Three Reasons Why Nonprofit Executive Directors Need Sabbaticals Now More than Ever

Hirsch Senior Director and Executive Director of O2 Initiatives, Emily Cohen Raskin, was interviewed on the Successful Nonprofits podcast and shared the wide-ranging benefits of sabbaticals in the nonprofit sector.

November 2, 2023 | Press

Hirsch Philanthropy Partners Joins with Third Plateau Social Impact Strategies

Our partnership paves the way for an integrated firm with top-tier social impact and philanthropic advising services.

August 11, 2023 | Blog

Recommendations for the Maui Wildfires Emergency Response

On Tuesday, August 8th, massive wildfires spread rapidly across Maui in what could be the largest natural disaster in Hawai’i’s history. Our team has curated a vetted list of recommendations to support the emergency and long-term response efforts.

July 14, 2023 | Blog

Seven Takeaways From My Internship in Philanthropy

Prior to her summer internship at Hirsch, Dominique Chesson knew more about nonprofits than philanthropy. Reflecting on her experience, she shares seven key takeaways about philanthropy for those new to the sector.

June 6, 2023 | Blog

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Spotlight: New Breath Foundation

Reflecting on this year’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, Hirsch Associate, Elizabeth Ul, shares her family’s immigration story and wisdom from our recent conversation with Claudia Leung, Director of Programs at New Breath Foundation.

May 2, 2023 | Blog

Philanthropy Must Rebuild Local Journalism to Safeguard Our Democracy and Communities

To shore up its critical role as a guardrail for democracy and an underpinning of a thriving society, we are calling on private philanthropy to invest more in local journalism—not only with one-time grants but as long-term partners.

February 10, 2023 | Blog

Recommendations for Emergency Response to Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

On February 6th, 2023, two powerful earthquakes struck southern Turkey near the Syrian border. Our team has curated a vetted list of recommendations to support the emergency response.

February 1, 2023 | Blog

Recommendations for Ongoing Crisis Response to CA Storms & Tornadoes in the South

Since December 2022, communities in California and the Southern United States have been heavily impacted by winter storms and tornadoes. Our team has curated a vetted list of recommendations to support the ongoing crisis response.

January 27, 2023 | Announcement

Pedro Arista Promoted to Senior Director at Hirsch Philanthropy Partners

Hirsch Philanthropy Partners is thrilled to announce the promotion of Pedro Arista to Senior Director.

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