Foundation News

The Switzer Foundation is happy to announce the launch of our new website! We are very excited about the changes we’ve made to modernize the site’s feel and functionality, as well as to focus on our key audiences: Switzer Fellows and...

The foundation’s recent strategic review prioritized the launch of a Fellowship Ambassador Program, piloted this year by a team of staff, FAC members and fellow volunteers at five target institutions.

How can we plan for urban climate adaptation in ways that improve sustainability and social justice? Switzer Fellow Linda Shi studies the land governance institutions that make cities and disadvantaged groups vulnerable to climate impacts...

In this post, Erin reflects on her time away, and the rest of the staff shares what they learned from taking on new skills and responsibilities. The collaboration, adaptability and innovation it emphasized will strengthen the Switzer Network, build the staff’s capacity, and help us plan even better for future sabbaticals.

The Fellows Advisory Committee (FAC) uses their wisdom and experience as Switzer Fellows to advise the foundation to ensure our programs and efforts are relevant for the Switzer Network. We welcomed four new members to the committee this...

In November 2021, the Switzer Network held a panel to bring together grant-seeking and grant-making Switzer Fellows to demystify philanthropy, network and learn from each other. Here are a few tips for building relationships with funders that Roger Perez and Jen Sokolove shared during the event.

The Switzer Foundation recently created a sabbatical leave policy that matches the best practices of peer organizations and provides equitable benefits to all foundation employees.