2023 Reisenbach Philanthropies Impact Report
Governance
The all-volunteer Board of Directors sets the strategic direction of Reisenbach Philanthropies and oversees its management and affairs. The Board meets on a monthly basis. The Board is comprised of several committees, as follows: Executive, Programs, Governance, Finance, Communications & Branding, Fundraising, Audit, and the Business Planning Task Force. We also have a Junior Board, to further the goal of broadening awareness of Reisenbach Philanthropies and its mission among the next generation of leaders. Each year, the full board completes a general feedback, improvement, and DEI survey.
While we remain heavily rooted in the media/advertising industry, we continue to value the unique strengths and perspectives that each industry professional brings to our organization. The Board of Directors holds an annual vote to nominate the highest governance body and its committees. Each board member completes a “Conflict of Interest” form to ensure that conflicts of interest are prevented and mitigated. Donors (corporate and individual) and nonprofit grantee partners are the categories of stakeholders the Foundation engages with, and how they are identified. The purpose of the stakeholder engagement is to raise funds and awareness in order to fund our grantee programs and keep the Foundation financially stable. The Foundation ensures meaningful engagement with stakeholders by recognition of its donors and by funding and raising awareness about grantee partners.
Our board has 35 total members, boasting a vibrant and diverse assembly, as seen below in our demographics:
Gender Breakdown (As a percentage)
Ethnicity Breakdown (As a percentage)
Industry Breakdown (As a percentage)
All reported percentages are based on survey responses.
“Venture Philanthropy aims to foster innovation and impact in the civic economy given small and early stage non-profits often serve as frontline solutions, but are challenged by lack of resources, staff, and training. Reisenbach Philanthropies enables these organizations to carry on and scale their work. I’m privileged to be a board director.”
—Radina Russell - Programs Committee - U.S. Chair, Corporate Affairs Advisory & General Manager, Southeast, Edelman
“What makes Reisenbach Philanthropies unique is our longevity (over 30 years), and the consistency of our fundraising, supporters, mission and board.”
—Jon Steinlauf - Fundraising Committee - Chief US Advertising Sales Officer, Warner Bros. Discovery
“Having worked for New York City for seven years, I have some idea just how challenging it is to reach our city’s most vulnerable people. By fostering grassroots organizations that are implementing some of New York’s most innovative programs, Reisenbach Philanthropies is making an enormously positive impact on our city in new and uncommon ways.”
—Andrew Brent - Executive Committee - SVP, Head of Communications, Brookfield Properties
“I’m a big believer in from-the-ground-up action. Identifying and supporting grassroots efforts in the five boroughs to help make a better, safer NYC is a brilliant mission.”
—Susan Credle - Communications and Branding Committee - Chair and Global Chief Creative Officer, FCB