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Britt Benavidez is the Manager of Programs at the National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP) where she has primary responsibility for NCFP’s monthly webinar series, helps to execute other NCFP signature events, and provides support for other program-related functions such as content development for presentations, research for various internal projects, and connecting community members to resources, programs, and peers. Britt’s… Read More

Mandy has worked in communications for the Kenneth Rainin Foundation since 2013. She leads a team that develops and implements the Foundation’s communication strategies, including public and media relations, digital marketing and storytelling, and social media management. She has spent her career in the nonprofit sector and has extensive experience in philanthropy, communications and fundraising. Prior to joining the Foundation,… Read More

Teri is the Communications Officer at the Kenneth Rainin Foundation and works collaboratively with program staff to develop communication strategies, manage public relations activities and events, and plan and implement social media campaigns. Teri has extensive experience in nonprofit communications and graphic design. Prior to joining the Foundation, Teri served as a Communications Director for the Richmond Art Center and the San… Read More

Megan is the Digital Communications Specialist for the Kenneth Rainin Foundation. She supports the Foundation’s communications, and manages the marketing functions as well as various projects. Prior to joining the Foundation, Megan completed marketing and editorial internships at HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. She also provided digital marketing and communications support to a Stanford Professor and stroke survivor who… Read More

Susan (“Suz”) co-chairs the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), Social Enterprise + Impact Investing, and Energy practices at Morrison Foerster. She is the go-to legal resource for social enterprises (for-profit and non-profit companies focused on social or environmental purpose), impact investors (investors interested in social or environmental returns), and mainstream companies developing environmental, social, and corporate governance policies. She co-led… Read More

Suki O’Kane (she/her) is responsible for Fund finance, investment, technology, human resources and systems that support Fund learning and impact. An advocate for social entrepreneurship, hybrid enterprise, and progressive partnerships that encourage the growth of sustainable communities, Suki strives to shift perspective on where solutions come from, and why they succeed. Prior to joining the Fund, Suki worked with regional… Read More

I want to create opportunity through engagement, advocacy, and philanthropy. I support and consult with organizations, boards, and people who live these issues. I advocate for systemic and structural changes. I connect people who can catalyze each other. I try not to tell experts how to do things when they know better. But I will share my expertise when it… Read More

NationSwell provides purpose-driven leaders and organizations with the essential support they need to take their impact to the next level… Read More