Joe Breiteneicher was formerly the president and CEO of The Philanthropic Initiative.He joined TPI in 1990 and crafted and facilitated planning initiatives for donors who were developing or revitalizing the mission, focus and approach of their philanthropic pursuits. He was also adviser to the Melville Charitable Trust, a family foundation that focuses on eliminating homelessness in America, and was actively involved in TPI’s efforts to encourage new philanthropy globally.