Rockefeller Foundation
Coverage of Rockefeller Foundation in the Nexus archive.
- Mamdani’s tech ‘PIT crews’ draw 2,800 applicants ahead of first test
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Public Interest Technology (PIT) Crews initiative has attracted 2,800 applicants for 30 city-funded tech roles across four teams, with a fifth crew supported by the Rockefeller Foundation. The program focuses on building digital government services with in-house talent, offering positions in engineering, design, product management, and user research without requiring a civil service exam.
- Mamdani takes City Hall tech for a spin with five new ‘PIT crews’ to improve digital tools
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced five 'PIT Crews' to accelerate the development of government technology, starting with an online portal to enforce the city's Click to Cancel protections. The initiative, funded by $5.24 million in city funds and the Rockefeller Foundation, aims to transition policy ideas into functional tools within months rather than years.
- A year after USAID shutdown, Americans still back foreign development aid, poll shows
A year after the Trump administration dissolved USAID, a poll shows most Americans still support foreign aid for disaster relief, disease prevention, and security. Over 70% of respondents backed maintaining or expanding aid after learning it accounted for just 1% of the US budget. Republican and MAGA voter support increased significantly when provided with details about aid outcomes.
- I spent 8 years flood-proofing a city. Capital markets are running out of time to take El Niño seriously
Federal forecasters predict a high likelihood of a strong El Niño this winter, emphasizing the urgency for resilience infrastructure investment. A former Hoboken mayor highlights successful flood-mitigation projects like ResilienCity Park, which reduced flooding and protected economic stability, while noting capital markets are lagging in treating resilience as a distinct investment category. Boston Consulting Group projects $3 trillion in annual resilience-focused investment demand by 2030, with inaction costing up to 15 times more.