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Robyn Hullihan

Senior Philanthropic Director
Foundation Source
Robyn Calisti Hullihan is a Senior Philanthropic Director at Foundation Source, the nation’s largest provider of comprehensive support services for private foundations. An expert in the field of philanthropy and private foundations, she works with clients in the Northeast and Central Regions. With 30 years of experience in the charitable giving sector, Robyn helps clients accomplish their philanthropic goals through a variety of methods, including research, strategic planning, grantmaking and evaluations, governance, and family engagement. Prior to joining Foundation Source, Robyn spent 12 years running her own philanthropic consultancy, providing strategic planning, communications, and leadership to foundations and high-net-worth individuals in the areas of governance, administration, program research and development, and organizational and project analysis. Previously, she was the executive director of the Joyce and Irving Goldman Family Foundation in New York City, served as associate director of The Tow Foundation in Stamford, CT, and was a program officer at The William Randolph Hearst Foundations. She serves on the board of directors for the Trust for Trauma Journalism and Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Foundation, among others. Robyn earned a degree in international relations and music from Mount Holyoke College; a post-graduate diploma from London University, London School of Economics and Political Science; and an M.B.A. in Management/International Business from New York University, Leonard N. Stern School of Business.

SESSIONS

Breakout # 2: Philanthropy Refresh Speaker

Refresh Your Philanthropy.  Join two seasoned philanthropic advisors as they discuss how shifting priorities in the philanthropic landscape call for a new look at your charitable activities. By taking stock of your charitable operations, funding partners and community needs, a new solutions-oriented strategy can emerge.  In this session, we will consider a few of the key factors to consider on your inventory checklist:

  • Program focus 
  • Grantmaking structure 
  • Impact evaluation
  • Communications
  • Employee Engagement