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David J. Byrd is the Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Policy Development, at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Prior to his current position, he served as a Senior Advisor for HUD Secretary Dr. Ben Carson and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and…
Jennifer Lentfer is the Director of Communications at Thousand Currents and is the creator of the blog, how-matters.org. Her 2017 book, Smart Risks: How small grants are helping to solve some of the world’s biggest problems, features the growing community of grantmakers that find and fund…
Lindley is dedicated to supporting grassroots leaders advancing just and regenerative solutions to climate change. She coordinates the CLIMA Fund, mobilizing funders in support of Indigenous, women, and youth-led climate justice movements globally. She is also the Co-Founder of Blue Heart, an…
Alix is the CEO of GlobalGiving which connects nonprofits, donors, and companies in nearly every country to accelerate community-led change. Prior to GlobalGiving, Alix co-founded an educational technology company, LearnZillion, consulted with McKinsey & Company, and taught middle and high…
Carrie Davis serves as Democracy Program Director for the Joyce Foundation. Carrie manages the foundation’s Democracy portfolio, which includes voting rights and access, redistricting reform, census, and media. Joyce is an active member of the Funders Census Initiative and the Census Subgroup…
Caryn Sweeney is Prosperity Now's Chief Philanthropy Officer. Prior to joining Prosperity Now, Ms. Sweeney led program development efforts for the Aga Khan Foundation USA, securing resources and managing programs for multi-sector poverty alleviation in Africa and Asia. Ms. Sweeney also…
Heather Gandy, Director of Global Engagement and Giving at AbbVie, is responsible for designing and leading AbbVie and the AbbVie Foundation’s global giving and volunteer programs. AbbVie’s giving is focused on three priorities of building strong communities; sustainable healthcare…
Jennifer Lentfer is the Director of Communications at Thousand Currents and is the creator of the blog, how-matters.org. Her 2017 book, Smart Risks: How small grants are helping to solve some of the world’s biggest problems, features the growing community of grantmakers that find and fund…
Jessica Zar brings 20 years of program and grant management experience to her role advancing AbbVie and the AbbVie Foundation’s global philanthropic commitments. She works closely with incredible public and private foundation partners to build strategic, outcome-based programs aligned with…
One of the most pressing topics for community foundations is the reinvention of their position as catalysts for change. Foundations are increasingly taking on new, proactive roles within their communities, capitalizing on their ability to lead and advocate. They are independent and…