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Lori joined The Foundation in 2020. She leads the Center for Designed Philanthropy, which oversees The Foundation's grantmaking and provides philanthropic advising to Foundation donors. Prior to joining The Foundation, Lori served in senior management roles at the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, and Students 4 Students, and in various programming and fundraising positions in the Jewish community. Read her full bio.
“I’m privileged to share knowledge that inspires philanthropists to contribute to something bigger than themselves in areas that strengthen our community.”
Naomi joined The Foundation in 2009 with a background in direct social services and fundraising. She oversees The Foundation’s grant programs including Cutting Edge Grants, Israel Grants and General Community Grants. Naomi also advises and facilitates grantmaking for individual donors and multigenerational donor families on topics including early childhood development and pressing needs in Jewish Los Angeles.
“The work I do daily, overseeing competitive grant programs, connecting thoughtful donors to amazing nonprofits, and facilitating values discussions for multigenerational families is incredibly meaningful and rewarding.”
Warren joined The Foundation in 2014. He manages two of The Foundation’s grant programs, General Community Grants and Next Stage Grants, and provides philanthropic advising to donors. Warren leverages his experience in the community to help Foundation donors find the best ways to give to causes they care about including disaster relief, capacity building, homelessness, workforce development, human trafficking, and foster youth.
“I am inspired by so many of the donors I meet who invest their time and energy to improve our community. I feel privileged to have the opportunity to use our expertise and connections to help them make an impact.”
Sara joined The Foundation in 2016. She has worked for numerous Jewish causes, including supporting Holocaust survivors at the Claims Conference and anti-hunger grantmaking at MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger. Sara has also worked in Lithuania, India, and Israel. At The Foundation, she manages The Foundation’s Capital Grants and Israel Grants, and co-manages Cutting Edge Grants. Sara also provides philanthropic advising to our community of donors.
“I am passionate about ensuring that communities can access the funds they need to realize their full potential, while helping donors make thoughtful and impactful funding decisions.”
Charlotte joined The Foundation in 2017. She has worked for several nonprofits, including Downtown Women’s Center, Taproot Foundation, New York Civil Liberties Union, and United Nations Global Pulse where she gained experience working on topics that include women’s issues, mental health, and the environment. At The Foundation, Charlotte co-manages Cutting Edge Grants, provides philanthropic advising, and facilitates grantmaking for Foundation donors who support pressing issues in Jewish Los Angeles and the general community.
“I love working with and learning about a variety of great nonprofits helping vulnerable populations in Los Angeles.”
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