Executive leader in philanthropy, research, and policy. Seeking to democratize evidence to inform policy, practice, and the public for equity and justice. Love kids and working towards a better society for them.
As a new Foundation CEO, I derive so much inspiration from Lori Bezahler at Edward W. Hazen Foundation. They operated with courage and humility, listening closely to community organizers and internalizing those lessons in their grantmaking practice. Listen to our conversation about Hazen’s decision to spend down the endowment (aka going all in), the power imbalances between funders and grantees, operationalizing social justice values in foundation work, and much more. https://lnkd.in/eua_QtEN
WATCH NOW: In a compelling dialogue with Vivian Tseng, president and CEO of the Foundation for Child Development, Lori Bezahler, former president of the Edward W. Hazen Foundation shares an inside look at the Hazen Foundation’s groundbreaking journey—a journey marked by direct action and collaborative decision-making with grantees to advance social justice. This conversation challenges conventional philanthropy and highlights the power of community-driven change. https://lnkd.in/eua_QtEN #socialjustice #philanthropy #capacitybuilding #FCDConversationSeries