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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 

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.
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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.

The Art of Circling Back

Come see what a day on our team really looks and feels like: culture, rituals, and all.

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 to look around?
People walking at the farmers' market.

A Framework to Strengthen Community Connection

Fostering community connection requires civic, cultural, and policy changes. What specific actions can philanthropy take to achieve this?
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What I Learned About Early Relational Health in Durham, North Carolina

Nearly one hundred parent leaders, funders, practitioners, and policymakers gathered in Durham to explore supporting Early Relational Health collectively.

This One Study Will Change How You Think About Your Entire Life: The Cornell Legacy Project

Dr. Karl Pillemer’s Cornell Legacy Project interviewed thousands of Americans to uncover practical advice for living a fulfilling life.

Social Connection in America 2025 Survey Report

Social Connection in America 2025 Survey ReportA 25-year national survey reveals the state of social connection across America, identifying opportunities..

Greater Good Resources for Thriving Over the Holidays

Greater Good Science Center offers science-backed practices to help you thrive during holidays through kindness and connection.

Social Connection in America 2025 Survey Report

Social Connection in America 2025 Survey ReportA 25-year national survey reveals the state of social connection across America,
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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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