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Robert G. Ottenhoff is the president and CEO of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP), a full-time resource that offers information, analysis and reports about disasters and provides tools, expert analysis and strategic guidance to maximize the impact of contributions to long-term disaster recovery. … Read More

Robert D. Putnam is the Peter and Isabel Malkin Professor of Public Policy at Harvard University. In addition to teaching, he is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and the British Academy, and past president of the American Political Science Association.  He has received numerous scholarly honors, including the Skytte Prize, the most prestigious global award in political science,… Read More

Rob Buchanan is president of CAF America. Formerly, he was president of the El-Hibri Charitable Foundation in Washington, D.C. and managing director of International Programs at the Council on Foundations in Arlington, VA. The Council on Foundations is a membership organization that serves the public good by promoting and enhancing responsible and effective philanthropy in the United States and around the world… Read More

Rob MacPherson serves as Vice President for Development & Philanthropic at the Central Indiana Community Foundation, where he directs asset development strategies and donor services activities for CICF. In addition to working with prospective donors to promote the advantages of partnering with CICF to fulfill charitable wishes, Rob works closely with current donors to keep them engaged with our work in… Read More

Dr. Robert N. Mayer was the grandson of Nathan Cummings, and son of Beatrice C. Mayer, a founding trustee of the Nathan Cummings Foundation. During his many years at the Foundation, Rob served as chair of the board, treasurer and trustee. He was known for his great contributions to the Foundation’s head and heart – he was as comfortable leading… Read More

Regine A. Webster has honed her leadership skills with nonprofits ranging from the local to international level. Disaster philanthropy, humanitarian aid, and global health equity have been constants in her work. She serves as vice president of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy following a term as senior associate with Arabella Advisors, supporting the firm’s response to Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar… Read More