HUNT ALTERNATIVES Information

Swanee Hunt Alternatives (www.swaneehunt.org) is a two-generation family operating foundation based in Cambridge, MA with a multi-million dollar annual budget. Swanee Hunt and the programs she leads bring daring goals, innovative practices, and extraordinary talent to some of the world’s most complex and injurious challenges. Chief Executive and Chair Ambassador Swanee Hunt leads three major programs that advance global security and social justice in the United States: * Advocating for full inclusion of all stakeholders (particularly women) in peace and security processes, consulting with governments, conducting field research, and providing leadership development for women leaders in conflict zones around the world. (Inclusive Security) * Combatting the purchase of prostituted adults and children in the United States. (Demand Abolition) * Supporting entrepreneurial leaders of diverse American social movements. (Prime Movers) These initiatives are completing in 2016: * Finding innovative ways to advance women to the highest levels of U.S. political leadership. (Political Parity) * Disseminating our model for strengthening arts organizations for disadvantaged youth. (ARTWorks for Kids) The foundation has driven and incubated several other successful organizations, including Women Moving Millions and the Free for All Concert Fund. Swanee Hunt and the programs convene allies, build partnerships, and engage in high-level advocacy, training, research, and program-related grantmaking. The programs are assisted by a team—including communications, development, finance, human resources, operations, and information technology—that also supports Ambassador Hunt’s other professional and personal activities.