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Social connection

noun

The ways people relate and interact with each other in groups. Having quality relationships can help people feel seen, heard, and valued, thrive as individuals, and collaborate effectively across differences. 

Social cohesion

noun

The social bonds that connect members of a community and a society, creating a sense of belonging, trust, and shared values and enabling cooperation and collaboration.

Our Mission

Einhorn Collaborative is a foundation dedicated to advancing the science and practice of social connection and social cohesion to address America’s growing crisis of distrust and division.

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If we could help people across different backgrounds and perspectives engage openly and respectfully, empathize, and seek to understand the other person’s point of view, we would then discover our common ground and mutual understanding.

David Einhorn,
Founder & Trustee

Experience Our Work 

The Days After the Midterm Elections

On November 3, we head to the polls for the midterm elections. Some of the people we love will celebrate..

Eric Liu on Living Like a Citizen

Ask Eric Liu what to do about American democracy, and he will probably start smaller than you expect.

The Curiosity Mobile: What A Road Trip Taught Me About Belonging

The individuals I met on the road hold diverse identities, backgrounds, and political beliefs, but they share a deep curiosity..

A Free Moment for Connection

I hope your fall calendar is dotted with unhurried moments. Who might you greet if you gave yourself the hour..

What Our Debate Team Taught Us About Disagreement

Our Trustee David Einhorn and C&S President Rajiv Vinnakota reflect on how high school debate shaped how they engage across..

After Dropping My Son Off at College, I Was Worried About the Wrong Thing

Bad reality TV, Yankees games, and shared playlists: a father learns that connection is built quietly, just by showing up.

The Days After the Midterm Elections

On November 3, we head to the polls for the midterm elections. Some of the people we love will celebrate the results and others will grieve them.
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The Practices that Shape Our Culture

Every person keeps a living document of our goals, without lines separating the ones for life and those for work.

David Einhorn ’91: The hedge fund manager who invested in community-engaged learning

A Cornell Alumni interview with our Founder and Trustee, David Einhorn, about his undergraduate experience and commitment to community-engaged learning.

Raising Social Connection as a Funder Priority Roundtable

Grantmakers, join our Executive Director, Jenn Hoos Rothberg, and Carrie Varoquiers, Workday's Chief Impact Officer, on investing in social connection.

Who’s Afraid of Civility and Dialogue on Campus

BridgeUSA CEO Manu Meel remarks on college students growing interest and participation in constructive dialogue programs, despite criticism about partisanship.

Repair the World Marks 1 Million Acts of Jewish Service

Our grantee partners at Repair the World reached the goal four years early, through hands-on service, learning, and reflection.

Raising Social Connection as a Funder Priority Roundtable

Grantmakers, join our Executive Director, Jenn Hoos Rothberg, and Carrie Varoquiers, Workday's Chief Impact Officer, on investing in
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We are excited to announce the establishment of the David M. Einhorn Institute for Early Relational Health at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

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