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Fellows Program

The National Center for Family Philanthropy developed the Fellows Program to accelerate the learning and development of family philanthropy leaders and to expand the voices of those who can define and elevate effective practices in the sector. Through the fellows’ projects, NCFP can further its work to support the spectrum of family philanthropists to reach their full potential. In addition, NCFP has named Distinguished Fellows—those who are significant contributors to family philanthropy and who have longstanding and inspirational histories of leadership. In addition to undertaking their individual project, Distinguished Fellows also advocate for effective family philanthropy and use their voice, talents, and knowledge to advance the field. 

Learn more about our current and past fellows below.

Current Fellows

Carrie Avery

Executive Committee Chair, Trust-Based Philanthropy Project; Former President, Durfee Foundation
NCFP Distinguished Fellow (2025–2027)
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Will Cordery

Trustee, Hill-Snowdon Foundation | Founder and Principal, Freedom Futures
NCFP Fellow (2025–2027)
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Liz Sak

Executive Director, Cricket Island Foundation
NCFP Distinguished Fellow (2025–2027)

Past Fellows

Erin Borla

Executive Director and Trustee, Roundhouse Foundation
NCFP Fellow (2023–2024)
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Katherine Lorenz

President, The Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation
NCFP Fellow (2015–2018)

Mary Mountcastle

Trustee, Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation
NCFP Distinguished Fellow (2018–2021)

Kelly D. Nowlin

Principal, KDN Philanthropy Consulting
NCFP Fellow (2018–2021)

Susan Packard Orr

Former Trustee, David and Lucile Packard Foundation
Distinguished Fellow (2014–2018)
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Doug Bitonti Stewart

Executive Director, Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation
NCFP Fellow (2015–2018)

David Weitnauer

Principal, Giving Related
NCFP Distinguished Fellow (2023–2025)
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June L. Wilson

Executive Director, Compton Foundation
NCFP Fellow (2018–2021)
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