Don is a nationally renowned leader who brings passion, warmth, and a sense of humor to his work in our sector. After navigating early work experiences as a special educator, and in the corporate and government worlds, Don found his niche in nonprofit and philanthropic leadership.

Don has successfully led four nonprofit organizations, most recently serving as the CEO of the Support Center/Partnership in Philanthropy in New York City, and as a Board member of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO) in Washington, DC.  He currently is a senior advisor and coach to a few select nonprofit CEOs and foundation leaders and serves on the membership committee at Exponent Philanthropy in Washington, DC.  Don has also worked as an affiliated consultant with BoardSource, the national organization supporting nonprofit and philanthropic governance.

In his role as Executive in Residence at the Grunin Foundation, Don supports Central Jersey Shore nonprofit organizations in the areas of leadership and team building, succession planning and executive transition, and organizational assessment and capacity.  For more information on Don’s experience and background, visit his profile on LinkedIn.