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Jennifer Langton is the Director of Philanthropic Partnerships at the Tzedek Social Justice Fund. Raised in the upper coastal corner of Washington State, Jennifer’s passion led her to work initially in marine biology and on environmental issues, focusing first on endangered species and later working for Habitat for Humanity International on affordable green building practices. She has volunteered her time… Read More

Javier Torres serves as Program Director of the Thriving Cultures program overseeing a $9 million grantmaking portfolio seeking to advance the Surdna Foundation’s social justice mission. His career has been committed to building just and sustainable communities in partnership with artists and culture/tradition bearers. Prior to joining Surdna, Javier served as the Director of National Grantmaking at ArtPlace America. In… Read More

Nidhi Sahni is a partner at The Bridgespan Group and the head of the New York office… Read More

Erin Kahn is the Director of Strategy and Programs for The Russell Family Foundation (TRFF).  In this role, she helps to ensure the effectiveness of the Foundation’s strategies, grantmaking practices and supports to grantees.  Earlier in her career, Erin was the executive director of the Raikes Foundation and also served as Associate Director at Social Venture Partners Seattle.  In addition… Read More

Inside Philanthropy is a news website about large philanthropic foundations and wealthy donors, created by David Callahan in 2013. It aims to increase oversight and transparency in large-scale philanthropy… Read More

Bill Longbrake has extensive experience in finance, investments, macroeconomics, monetary policy, risk management, housing, and public policy. He has served in business, academic and government organizations. He is an Executive-in-Residence in the Smith School of Business, University of Maryland and an Affiliate Associate Professor in the Evans School of Public Policy, University of Washington. He serves on several corporate and… Read More

Rusty Stahl is Founder, President and CEO of Fund the People, where he stewards their vision and mobilizes resources for the mission. He previously served as founding Executive Director of Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy (EPIP), the national association of young and new foundation professionals… Read More

Natalie Ross is the Council’s Vice President for External Relations. Natalie’s team designs and implements programs that engage Council members, including communities of practice and thought leadership for community foundations, corporate grantmakers, and private foundations. Natalie also manages the Council’s membership department and personally leads the Council’s international program, which works to enable cross-border grantmaking globally and establishes key partnerships with… Read More

Yvonne L. Moore is the Managing Director of Moore Philanthropy and President of Moore Impact, the firm’s exempt arm. She brings to this work over 25 years of experience in the government, civil society, and philanthropic sectors providing strategic and tailored philanthropic advisement and solutions to families, individuals, foundations and corporations. Prior to launching Moore Philanthropy, Yvonne was the Chief of… Read More

Denise Porche has held leadership roles in philanthropy, social service provision, and community activism for more than two decades. Currently, Denise is Executive Director of the Island Foundation, which she has led since 2009. Under her leadership, the Island Foundation has increased its funding for equity and inclusion, basic needs, educational opportunities for underserved populations, and environmental justice. She also… Read More