Live Oak Initiative

The Live Oak Initiative is a new philanthropic effort dedicated to accelerating investment in equitable climate solutions and community resilience across the Southeastern United States. As a catalyst for climate philanthropy, Live Oak will mobilize resources, foster collaboration among funders and Southern leaders and institutions, and strengthen partnerships to advance healthier, more resilient, and prosperous communities. Currently incubated within the Ray C. Anderson Foundation, Live Oak builds on the Foundation’s legacy of environmental leadership, innovation, and collaboration. Live Oak plans to become an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, advancing bold approaches to philanthropic investment and collaboration for years to come.

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Ray C. Anderson Foundation Launches Live Oak Initiative to Strengthen Southeast Communities and Announces Its New Leader

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 - 09:00

Alexandria H. McBride has been appointed the founding executive director of Live Oak, a new philanthropic initiative focused on mobilizing investment and advancing climate solutions in the Southeast.

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