The Schmidt Family Foundation

Cultivating safe spaces for community connection is more important now than ever before. We're hiring a Project and Events Manager to create memorable experiences that reflect the Foundation's values and mission. This role will plan and execute all Foundation-led events in collaboration with our operations, communications, and executive and principal offices. To read the full job description and apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/gG5W78jm #hiring #philanthropy #eventsmanager #projectmanager #theschmidtfamilyfoundation

Our Impact Investing team is growing! This Portfolio Manager for Materials role is the perfect opportunity for someone with a background in direct investing and early-stage ventures who wants to apply their expertise in circular economies and plastics alternatives to make a positive impact on our planet. To learn more and apply, click here: https://lnkd.in/gTzm9gWY #impactinvesting #openrole #philanthropy #sfbayareajobs #portfoliomanager #investing #circulareconomy

🌊 💼 The Ocean Job Board is packed with some amazing positions right now. Visit the page and pass it on! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dWpGE72r San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is looking for a Coastal Ecologist Lead Blue Ocean Gear is hiring a Cloud and Data Manager Oceans 5 is bringing on a Senior Manager of Policy, Planning and Evaluation The Marine Biological Association is hiring a Data Officer Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance is looking for a Senior Operations Associate University of California, Santa Cruz needs a Wetlands Assistant Specialist West Africa Blue is hiring a Country Director for Sierra Leone Hawai'i Institute of Marine Biology is recruiting an Assistant Professor, Coral Biologist Katapult Ocean is seeking an Investment Analyst/Associate National Oceanography Centre is bringing on a Research Scientist WWF is hiring an Ocean Policy Manager WildAid is hiring multiple ocean related positions! Go to the Job Board for more: https://lnkd.in/dWpGE72r

As one of Notpla's investment partners, we're proud to share the news that they have successfully closed their Series A+ funding round. Securing over $25 million in new funding, Notpla will expedite its mission to replace single-use plastics with their natural, seaweed-based alternatives. With this new capital, it’s anticipated that they will dramatically increase their impact, with plans to replace over 100 million units annually within the next 2 years. We’re excited to be part of their journey and support them as they expand their manufacturing capabilities, accelerate product development, and establish a strong foothold in new international markets, with the US next in their sights. Join us in congratulating the Notpla team on this milestone - we look forward to seeing what they accomplish next. #Notpla #SustainablePackaging

It’s a pleasure to share the Democracy Frontlines Fund Year 3 / Phase I report. The thoughtful reflection on the highlights and challenges of their first three years is a reminder to funders why it’s imperative to #FundtheFrontlines. Read the full report to learn more about their incredible slate of grantees, their unique funder learning journeys, and how funding Black-led organizing is going to help get us all free. #DemocracyFrontlinesFund  #RealizingOurVision #FundingtheFrontlines

In today’s fragmented and uncertain media landscape, The Schmidt Family Foundation remains steadfast in its commitment to these core media funding values: 1) Take chances; and 2) Believe in the power of good reporting. Our own Nina Sachdev sat down with Joe Sciortino, the Foundation’s executive director, to explore Schmidt’s approach to media grantmaking, the gaps and opportunities in the field of media funding, and the urgent need for climate media storytelling. Read the full article below ⬇️ Want to see what more of your fellow funders are up to? Explore our collection of MIF member spotlights for inspiring stories and insights: https://lnkd.in/e6xaXBxm

“We’re excited to support Aligned Climate Capital’s Fund 2 at this crucial moment,” said Roman Torres, Portfolio Manager with the Schmidt Family Foundation’s Impact Investing program. “With unprecedented government funding now available for climate initiatives, early-stage equity investments in clean energy development companies are essential. These companies will generate projects that wouldn’t exist otherwise, using this funding to scale up solutions oriented around meaningful environmental and social impact.” Read more about our team's recent investment in Aligned Climate Capital alongside Nathan Cummings Foundation and The Rockefeller Foundation

Join our executive director, Joe Sciortino, at SSIR’s 2024 Nonprofit Management Institute, “What's Next for the Social Sector? Strategies and Tactics for Today's Agile Leaders,” and explore pragmatic and tactical approaches to emerging challenges in nonprofit management. Leadership and staff will learn enhanced skills for agility and adaptability that empower organizations to thrive in evolving circumstances. To find out more and to register, please visit: SSIR.ORG/NMI2024 #SSIRInstitute

We're thrilled to announce the launch of our $50mm Perennial Fund II, focused on financing more farmers to transition and thrive in regenerative organic agriculture. We couldn't have kicked off the next leg of Mad Capital's journey without the backing of The Rockefeller Foundation, Builders Vision, The Schmidt Family Foundation, Lacebark Investments, and many others. Since December, we've closed on a substantial portion of the fund and have deployed 8 loans, helping farmers who manage 47,805 acres of land, with 5,660 of those acres actively in transition to certified organic. https://lnkd.in/gHQZ2TcK