Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors is an organization that provides guidance to philanthropists on effective giving and philanthropy strategies, helping clients maximize their philanthropic impact through strategic planning and execution.

CCI Score

11.47

-0.01% May 31

Latest Event

Latanya Mapp Steps Down Amid Organizational Turmoil

Latanya Mapp resigned as president and CEO of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors after a tenure of just over one year. Her departure comes amid significant internal turmoil, including mass layoffs and one-third of staff leaving, while her statement emphasized her commitment to social justice and a more community-centric defense of democracy. Interim co-CEOs Nicole Campbell and Walter Sweet have been named to lead the organization.

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Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors is currently rated as a Saboteur.

+10 to +24 CCI Score

Companies in this bracket take more subtle actions to undermine authoritarian practices. They might implement internal policies or support reforms that quietly weaken oppressive systems, contributing to change in less overt ways.

Latest Events

MAR

13

2025

Latanya Mapp Steps Down Amid Organizational Turmoil
8.89

Latanya Mapp resigned as president and CEO of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors after a tenure of just over one year. Her departure comes amid significant internal turmoil, including mass layoffs and one-third of staff leaving, while her statement emphasized her commitment to social justice and a more community-centric defense of democracy. Interim co-CEOs Nicole Campbell and Walter Sweet have been named to lead the organization.
+50

Executive Political Engagement

May 23

Latanya Mapp’s departure is narrated with an emphasis on her commitment to social justice and grassroots democracy, signaling a move away from traditional hierarchies and supporting anti-authoritarian, progressive values. This is a positive indicator of executive engagement with democratic and community-focused principles.

Latanya Mapp steps down from Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
-40

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

May 23

The reported mass layoffs and high turnover, including the departure of a third of the staff and the layoff of 27 employees, indicate significant challenges in labor relations and internal management, which negatively impact worker rights and overall workplace stability.

Latanya Mapp steps down from Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
DEC

02

2024

Authoritarian Layoffs and Toxic Management at RPA
-65.75

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors experienced significant internal turmoil marked by a December layoff of 27 employees executed via early-morning video calls. The event, compounded by a top-down management style that suppressed employee feedback and created an atmosphere of fear and tension, reflects a shift towards authoritarian practices under the new leadership.
-60

Public and Political Behavior

May 23

The public handling of the layoffs via scripted video calls and the subsequent suppression of internal dissent reflects a top‐down, authoritarian approach that undermines transparent communication and democratic values within the organization.

Fear and Tension: What’s Going On at Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors?
-80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

May 23

The manner in which the December layoffs were executed—marked by abrupt terminations, poor communication, and a chilling work environment—demonstrates a severe violation of fair labor practices and worker rights, contributing to an overall toxic and authoritarian organizational culture.

Fear and Tension: What’s Going On at Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors?
JUN

30

2023

Philanthropic Grant Fostering Equity and Participatory Learning
57.75

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors received a $300,000 grant with a term from 2023-06-30 to 2026-06-29 aimed at improving philanthropy through capacity-building, participatory practices, and a focus on communities impacted by systemic racism and structural inequities.
+70

Public and Political Behavior

May 23

The grant initiative promotes inclusive public engagement by centering equity and addressing systemic racism, which supports anti-authoritarian and progressive values. This proactive approach in philanthropy strengthens public and political behavior against fascist ideologies.

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors 2023 - The Rockefeller Foundation
+70

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

May 23

By obtaining a grant aimed at harnessing participatory practices and centering equity, the organization reinforces ethical responsibility in its business practices. This reflects a commitment to uplifting marginalized communities and challenges structural inequities, aligning with anti-fascist values.

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors 2023 - The Rockefeller Foundation
JAN

01

2020

Rockefeller Survey Reveals Shift to Time-Limited Philanthropy
45.00

A global survey conducted by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors in 2020 (and later in 2022) revealed that nearly half of philanthropic organizations established in the 2010s and a significant 23% of new philanthropies are designed as time-limited vehicles. This finding reflects a broader trend towards more immediate giving models that prioritize rapid social impact over perpetuity.