Apollo Opportunity Foundation

Apollo welcomed National Education Equity Lab scholars from Miami to New York City for an engaging afternoon with Apollo employees leading interactive case studies with small groups of attendees and a panel on the variety of careers in finance. AOF is proud to support NEEL’s work in forging a relationship between our nation’s colleges and high schools to create pathways for students to realize their full potential.

This month, Apollo Global Management, Inc. hosted 30 students from Futures & Options for a career exploration field trip. Over the course of the afternoon, students engaged with Apollo employees on the breadth of functions and roles at Apollo and discussed advice and lessons learned throughout the panelists’ career paths. Thank you to our colleagues who volunteered their time to #ExpandOpportunity! Jason Scheir, Catherine Mullarney, Caleigh W., Ajay Gautam, Renata Asha Ciampi, Alexandre Mello, Logan Schoonover, CPA, Jessica Sheahon

In celebration of AOF’s third anniversary, we were thrilled to host Angela Duckworth, best-selling author of ‘Grit’ and University of Pennsylvania Professor of Psychology in conversation with Matthew Breitfelder, Apollo Global Management, Inc.'s Global Head of Human Capital. The Apollo Opportunity Foundation launched in February 2022, with the mission to expand opportunity across the workplace, marketplace, and the communities in which Apollo employees work and live. AOF is entirely employee-driven, and has engaged over 1,000 employees to partner with the 25 non-profit organizations in our portfolio. We are incredibly proud of the collaboration we have fostered around the globe and look forward to the upcoming year of impact. Learn more about AOF’s approach and non-profit grantees here: https://lnkd.in/eG2NmjGh

Leading Responsibly is one of our core values at Apollo Global Management, Inc., with many of our employees supporting the greater community by serving on non-profit boards. Nick Doering-Dorival, Partner in Real Estate at Apollo, serves on the Oliver Scholars Board of Directors. Oliver Scholars is an organization dedicated to preparing high-potential students from underserved NYC communities for success at top independent high schools and colleges. As an alumnus of Oliver Scholars, Nick’s favorite part of serving on the board is seeing scholars grow from 7th graders into confident and ambitious young adults. For those interested in nonprofit board service, Nick recommends choosing a cause that genuinely excites you—it's often surprising how many people in your network are eager to support a cause that matters to you.

The Apollo Opportunity Foundation supports 25 non-profit grantee organizations working to expand opportunity in the communities where we live and work around the globe across three pillars: workforce development, career education, and economic empowerment. We are excited to welcome our newest grantee, DREAM, to the AOF portfolio. Learn more:

Leading Responsibly is one of our core values at Apollo Global Management, Inc., with many of our employees supporting the greater community by serving on non-profit boards.   Akila Grewal, CFA, Partner, Global Head of Credit Product, serves on the New York City Board of Directors for Braven. Braven, an Apollo Opportunity Foundation grantee since 2022, is committed to empower promising, underrepresented young people with the skills, confidence, experiences and networks necessary to transition from college to strong first jobs. Akila had the honor of delivering the opening remarks at the Braven Summit, an event which reinforced her belief in the importance of creating pathways to success for individuals who have been historically underrepresented. For those interested in non-profit board service, Akila recommends reaching out to organizations to express interest, as they value diverse perspectives and are eager to welcome new voices. Akila feels fulfilled by collaborating with passionate individuals who are dedicated to making a difference at Braven, and by contributing her skills and insights toward advancing a shared mission.

Leading Responsibly is one of our core values at Apollo Global Management, Inc., with many of our employees supporting the greater community by serving on non-profit boards. Matthew Breitfelder, Partner and Global Head of Human Capital at Apollo, serves on the Board of Lumina Foundation, an organization dedicated to ensuring access to quality education for all Americans through innovative initiatives. Lumina Foundation’s mission resonates deeply with Matt, as his parents were the first people in his family to attend college, and he saw the transformational benefits that higher education provides. Matt encourages his colleagues at Apollo to serve on non-profit boards to leverage their strengths, create a positive social impact, and develop their leadership skills.

AOF is thrilled to support IntoUniversity with a $250K grant over the next year. IntoUniversity supports thousands of young people in London by helping equip them with the grades, soft skills and knowledge to attain and prepare for their post-school futures.   Read the full announcement and read more about IntoUniversity’s efforts to tackle educational inequalities and improve social mobility in London: https://lnkd.in/e6298cu2

In the spirit of #GivingTuesday and its core value to Lead Responsibly, Apollo Global Management, Inc. is providing all employees with a gift to donate to a charity of their choice. We are proud to support Apollo employees’ charitable endeavors on Giving Tuesday, a global generosity initiative encouraging people to give back to their communities by donating their time and resources to meaningful causes.

The Apollo Opportunity Foundation recently hosted its inaugural AOF Summit, convening 480 global Apollo employees with leaders from AOF’s portfolio of 24 non-profit grantees. The Summit focused on capacity building, driving employee engagement, and fostering community amongst grantees. AOF seeks to expand opportunity in the global communities where we live and work by encouraging people to invest in career education, workforce development and economic empowerment. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e8agATJ3