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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

Robert Dortch is the VP of Program and Community Innovation for Robins Foundation. His focus is in the areas of innovation, grantmaking and community collaboration. He formerly served as the Director, Community Innovation. Before joining the Robins Foundation, Robert ran his own consulting and leadership coaching business for individuals and organizations where he served local, national and international clients. He has also served… Read More

Rehana Nathoo joined the Case Foundation in 2016 as part of the Social Innovation team. Rehana serves as Vice President of Social Innovation, focusing specifically on the Foundation’s efforts around Impact Investing. A self-identifying New Yorker, Rehana worked at the Bank of New York Mellon to help design the firm’s Social Finance program. She worked closely with the Wealth Management… Read More