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Ploughshares Fund is pleased to work with some of the smartest individuals, organizations and experts in the world. As often as possible, we strive to highlight the work and passions of the many talented individuals who we partner with in our efforts to create a world free of nuclear weapons.
Ploughshares Fund Board Goes to Washington
It’s not always easy to know what’s happening behind the curtain in Washington, DC. We got a rare glimpse this week, however, as Ploughshares Fund’s board arrived for our annual Washington briefings with Congress, the White House, State Department, think tank experts, activists, and the media. Read more »
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Posted by admin on November 4, 2011
Michael Douglas, Nuclear Budget, Partners, State Department, United States
Michael Douglas: Investing in Smart Diplomacy
The following is a guest post by Michael Douglas.  There are some threats that can’t be solved with military might. That’s exactly why we need smart diplomacy that serves to build international cooperation, increases world stability and furthers our own national security. Read more »
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Posted by admin on November 3, 2011
Michael Douglas, Nuclear Budget, Partners, State Department, United States
From Friend to Dedicated Supporter
In honor of our 30th anniversary year, Ploughshares Fund is conducting interviews with some of our first donors - recording their stories of why they initially took a risk on Sally Lilienthal’s big idea. Board member and former Ploughshares executive director Dr. Gloria Duffy interviews Carol Field below. The interview has been edited and condensed for space. Read more »
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Posted on October 14, 2011
Board member, Carol Field, Gloria Duffy, International relations, Partners, Sally Lilienthal, Ploughshares Fund
Meet Philip Yun
Our new Executive Director Philip Yun has worked in government, business, policy and academia. He’s been on the board of Ploughshares for several years and is a well-known Asia expert. He lives in San Francisco’s Richmond District, not far from the Ploughshares office. To get to know him better, we asked Philip a few quick questions about himself, his career and what he's excited to do at Ploughshares Fund. Read more »
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Posted by admin on September 15, 2011
Partners, Philip Yun, Ploughshares Fund
A New Leader at a Key Moment
I’m thrilled to introduce Philip Yun as Ploughshares Fund’s new Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer. Philip has the talent, the drive and the know-how to help lead Ploughshares Fund to new levels of achievement. As many know, after fourteen years of outstanding leadership, our Executive Director Naila Bolus decided to leave this year to become the president of Jumpstart, an early education organization based in Boston. I joined Ploughshares Fund because of Naila. There is no one who could fill her shoes in exactly the same way.  Read more »
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Posted by Joe Cirincione on September 15, 2011
Executive Director, Joe Cirincione, Partners, Philip Yun, Ploughshares Fund
New Board Members: Admiral Joe Sestak & Terry Gamble Boyer
Ploughshares Fund has long been privileged to have a dynamic, inspiring board of directors. Today we're pleased to annouce the addition of two new members to an already impressive group, Admiral Joe Sestak (Ret.) and Terry Gamble Boyer. Read more »
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Posted by admin on July 6, 2011
Board of Trustees, Joe Sestak, Partners, Terry Gamble Boyer
Reasonable Goals: Supporting an End to Nuclear Weapons
In honor of our 30th anniversary year, Ploughshares Fund is conducting interviews with some of our first donors - recording their stories of why they initially took a risk on Sally Lilienthal’s big idea. Board member and former Ploughshares executive director Gloria Duffy interviews Jim Hormel below. The interview has been edited and condensed for space. A shorter version appears in this quarter’s newsletter. Read more »
Posted on June 28, 2011
Donor Interview, Gloria Duffy, Jim Hormel, Partners, Sally Lilienthal, Ploughshares Fund
A Policy Victory Offers a Blueprint for Grant Makers and Advocacy
In todayʼs bitter and polarized political environment, many nonprofits and grant makers may conclude that it is impossible to get things done—and not worth investing in advocacy. But a major bipartisan victory our foundation and grantees achieved in the Senate is perhaps illustrative of what it takes to succeed, and how grant makers need to think differently about their approach, no matter how daunting the economic downturn or political obstacles. Read more »
Posted by Naila Bolus on June 27, 2011
Board of Trustees, Carnegie Corporation, Colombe Foundation, D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Nuclear Weapons, Partners, Russia, U.S. Foreign Policy, United States
Fighting City Hall's Nuclear Weapons
Kansas City wants to build nuclear weapons. Some of its citizens don't think that's such a good idea. Read more »
Posted by Joe Cirincione on June 15, 2011
Health and Environmental Effects, Nuclear Weapons, Partners, U.S. Foreign Policy, U.S. Nuclear Policy, United States
A new Mother's Day for Peace
The following article originally appeared in the Minnesota Star Tribune. Mother's Day was originally meant to be a day for peace. In the wake of the Civil War, abolitionist and suffragette Julia Ward Howe was tired of fighting, tired of blood and tired of guns. Read more »
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Posted by admin on May 6, 2011
Women's Security Network, Connie Foote, Mother's Day, Partners, Sage Cowles