Roberta d'Eustachio (Rd'E) is an entrepreneur obsessed with delivering media from the social investor/philanthropist's point of view. That desire led to founding The American Benefactor, the first consumer magazine for philanthropists, as well as Giving Magazine and each of its subsequent evolutions: from print, to digital, to mobile with Facebook Instant Articles, delivering stories of social impact - for everyone, everywhere.
Rd'E has consulted with, and/or received investment from, leading global brands, including: The Economist, the Financial Times, Euro Money/Institutional Investor, the Pitcairn Family Office, Fidelity Capital and the World Bank as well as philanthropists and social enterprises around the world.
After serving as chief-of-staff to Dame Stephanie Shirley, the British Government’s Founding Ambassador for Philanthropy, Rd'E founded the AmbassadorsForPhilanthropy.com enterprise to give social investors a voice worldwide.
Dame Stephanie “Steve” Shirley is a British entrepreneur turned philanthropist. She originally arrived in London as an unaccompanied Kindertransport child refugee from Austria during WWII. “Steve” was an early pioneer in technology and, after taking her company public, she has given more than $100 million to organizations that specialize in autism research and technology, including founding the Oxford Internet Institute
at Oxford University. Appointed by Prime Minister Gordon Brown to the title of the British Government's Founding Ambassador for Philanthropy 2009-2010, she believes in the advancement of the philanthropist voice worldwide.
Her memoir “Let It Go” was recently published, chronicling her life so far.
"Steve" is the Believer-in-chief to Giving Magazine, providing the means to imagine and execute its potential to the fullest.
Jerry Alten is a world-renowned art director of magazines, across all devices,
and other marketing and advertising work, winning many prizes in the media field. Under
Walter Annenberg’s ownership of TV Guide, Jerry took the circulation from 5 million up to 19 million during his tenure as art director. He continued to work with Rupert Murdoch’s organization after the buy out of TV Guide and created the first interactive website for the magazine. Jerry was also the original investor in The American Benefactor Magazine and art director, which succeeded in obtaining more than $7 million worth of investment from Fidelity Investment's venture firm.
Brian Lipscomb has been involved with technology for over
twenty years, and founded technology services company
Divergex, based in Philadelphia.
Specializing in all aspects of computers, Brian brings a wealth
of knowledge and expertise to Giving Magazine. His philosophy
is: “Do it right, or don’t do it at all.”
Lipscomb adds: “Technology is a constantly evolving industry.
People who use technology daily don’t have the time to study
and learn all of the new and different terms and capabilities.
I work to show people how technology can improve their
efficiency, productivity and, ultimately, their lives.”
Before Jay became the Managing Editor for Giving, he was
a freelance writer and editor based in Philadelphia. With an
academic background in Philosophy he leverages an informed
perspective on everything from African music to youth
movements in the West for several publications both online and
in print. At Giving Magazine he shares a passion for unabated
reporting and the ushering in of a new age in philanthropy.
Sandra Salmans is a New york-based writer and editor who
works primarily in the nonprofit field. She began her career as
a business and financial journalist at Newsweek and The New
York Times, but has also covered national news, education and
the arts. Prior to going freelance, she was a senior officer in
communications for a leading foundation in Philadelphia.
Nicole delights in great design. That's why her commitment
is compulsive; contagious even, to get it right. Or, change it. Or,
change it again. Whatever is required to finding the way to the
end point, which is sometimes the beginning. In other words,
she never gives up, or stops, till the thing clicks.
A foodie who navigated his way from the city of brotherly love
to Charleston, S.C, Damon is devoted to serving nonprofits
worldwide that believe the philanthropist voice must be heard.
Damon graduated from the College of Charleston in Art
Administration and performed an internship at London’s
prestigious Tate Gallery’s New York City office.
Jessica is responsible for the management and development of
the Global Awards for nonprofits of Giving Magazine for their
nominated philanthropists and supporters.
She also serves as founder and executive director of her own
nonprofit, “The Naked Truth AIDS Project”, which raises funds
for AIDS prevention education programs in the USA as well as
Africa.
Nick Cater is a UK-based international writer and editor. A
former Fleet Street journalist, he has reported from more
than 40 countries so far on stories as diverse as war in Africa,
environmental risks in Latin America, disasters in Europe, and
the Asian sport of elephant polo.
Luke Norman is an experienced journalist and corporate
social responsibility consultant. Having started at The Daily
Telegraph, Luke has worked for a wide range of international
media outlets before moving into the heady world of multi-national corporations and their sustainability commitments.
Luke has transplanted himself and his family from London to Rio
de Janeiro, where the views he now observes are deliriously
engaging.
Doug White, a long-time leader in the nation's philanthropic community, is an author, professor, and an advisor to nonprofit organizations and philanthropists. He is the director of Columbia University's Master of Science in Fundraising Management program. He also teaches board governance, ethics and fundraising. His most recent book, “Abusing Donor Intent,” chronicles the historic lawsuit brought against Princeton University by the children of Charles and Marie Robertson, the couple who donated $35 million in 1961 to endow the graduate program at the Woodrow Wilson School.
Kent Allen is a longtime daily journalist and freelance writer. Over the
past 20 years, while also writing about philanthropy and nonprofits, he
has worked as an editor at The Washington Post, U.S. News & World
Report and Congressional Quarterly. At present, Kent is a journalism
and history teacher at The Field School, a middle and high school in
Washington, D.C.
Lucy Bernholz is a blogger and self-proclaimed “philanthropy wonk”.
Her blog, Philanthropy 2173: The future of good, has been named a
“best blog” by Fast Company and a “philanthropy game changer” by the
Huffington Post.
Kim Breslin is an actress, comedienne, director, producer, artist, and chef. She has been an educator in North Philadelphia for 17 Years. Mother of two incredible children, she lives with her highly supportive cat, The Amazing Sid.
Cheryl Chapman actively promotes philanthropy in the UK and
globally via her journalism. She was the editor of Philanthopy
UK: Inspiring Giving and now heads City Philanthropy, London, as its Director.
Stephen Dunn, Distinguished Professor of Creative Writing
at Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, is the author of 11
collections of poems, including “Different Hours,” which won
the Pulitzer Prize for poetry in 2001.
Regan Good is a freelance writer and poet living in Brooklyn, New York. She has written for The Nation, The New York
Observer, The New York Times Magazine and others. She is currently at work on a memoir about growing up in a family of
writers.
Sharilyn Hale, M.A., CFRE is Founder and Principal of
Watermark Philanthropic Advising where she offers strategies
for meaningful giving, receiving and leading. A practitioner,
author and educator, she brings a global perspective on
philanthropy having served the nonprofit sector across North
America, Bermuda and the Caribbean, Africa and Asia. She
holds a graduate degree in Philanthropy & Development and
is past Chair of CFRE International, the global certification for
professional fundraisers setting standards for ethical and
accountable practices.
Believer in a better world. Uppity advocate for social change.
Former philanthrapoid. Crystal lives in Singapore where she
helps donors develop strategy for effective grantmaking.
She serves on numerous boards, and is a speaker and writer on
civil society. Twitter: chayling
Holly Howe is a strategic communications consultant with a
particular focus on the arts. She works as a freelance journalist,
writing for various publications including FAD, RWD, House
(published by the Soho House group) and the Irish Examiner.
She also runs the Culture Vultures, a networking group for
people in media and the arts. She can be found tweeting at @
hollytorious and in her occasional spare moments, she posts on
her blog www.postcardsfromholly.blogspot.com
Lisa MacDonald is a freelance writer and editor based in
Toronto. A passion for philanthropy drives her involvement
in initiatives that bring information and innovative ideas to
Canada’s nonprofit sector leaders. Tweet her at
@lisalmacdonald.
Andrew MacLarty is a New York based actor who has appeared on Boardwalk Empire and White Collar. Non-profit work includes narration for Partnership for a Drug-Free America, performances at the United Nations for Hurricane Katrina relief
benefit shows, and Barefoot Theater Company’s ROCKAWAY benefit for Hurricane Sandy victims.
Bruce Makous, ChFC, CAP, CFRE, has been a professional
fundraiser for over twenty-seven years, with leadership positions in
major educational, healthcare, and arts organizations. In 2009, he
was named by the Nonprofit Times one of the “Most Influential and
Effective” fundraisers in the US.
Suzanne is a U.S. international private client lawyer based in
London. Suzanne assists philanthropists, their foundations, and
international charities with cross-border philanthropy.
Founder of Julie Shafer Development + Philanthropy, a national
philanthropy consulting firm. Ms. Shafer offers a multifaceted
skill set honed throughout 20 years as a philanthropy executive
bringing a translational approach that bridges the gaps between
philanthropists and non-profits.
Jade Shames is an award-winning writer living in Brooklyn, NY.
His work can be found in The Best American Poetry blog, The LA
Weekly, HOW art and literary journal, and more. He was awarded
a creative writing scholarship to attend The New School where he
received his MFA.
Amy Singer teaches Ottoman and Turkish history, as well as
courses on Islamic philanthropy and the history of charity in the
Department of Middle Eastern and African History at Tel Aviv
University. Her recent publications include the book "Charity in
Islamic Societies", and in 2008 she was awarded the Sakıp Sabancı
International Research Award.
Sharit Tarabay painted the portrait of Gerry Lenfest. He is a painter
and illustrator living in Montreal. He has his works published in
magazines and books around the world.
Jim Toscano is a principal in the consulting firm, Toscano Advisors, LLC, and an adjunct professor at the School of Business, Hamline University. Recently retired as president of the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation, the cardiovascular research and education center of Abbott Northwestern Hospital
in Minneapolis, he is a past chair of the Minnesota Charities Review Council and board member of Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.
Susan Yu is a journalist from the San Francisco Bay Area. She is an
award-winning news reporter who was formerly based in Hong
Kong for 14 years covering stories in Asia for international news
media organisations. She is currently based in the United Kingdom
where she freelances as a writer, editor and documentary film
producer.
