C'Ardiss Gardner Gleser Email & Phone Number

Detroit Metropolitan Area

Black Ivy Collective, which provides consulting services and coaching in the philanthropic sector and provides healing spaces for Black scholars, artists, and social justice advocates in community.

The National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP) developed the Fellows Program to accelerate the learning and development of family philanthropy leaders, and to add voices to the NCFP community who can both define and elevate effective practices in the sector. The goals of the Fellows Program: - Advance the Field: Empower diverse sector leaders to reflect on the purpose and possibilities of family philanthropy, deepen their expertise, and advance the field.- Promote Learning: Foster the learning, development, and community of sector leaders to effectively strengthen the practice of family philanthropy.- Recognize Leaders: Acknowledge respected, bold practitioners in family philanthropy to elevate effective practices and encourage an open exchange of ideas and information. With the work of its Fellows, through their individual and collective projects, NCFP is better able to support the full spectrum of family philanthropists to reach their full potential. In addition, the Distinguished Fellow – someone who is a significant contributor to family philanthropy with a longstanding and inspirational history of leadership – will also advocate for effective family philanthropy and use their voice, talents, and knowledge to advance the field.

About the Fellowship:This partnership is born out of the Compton Foundation’s former fellowship programs, which from 1970 through the early 2000s supported graduate students and recent college grads working in the Foundation’s areas of interest: peace, the environment, reproductive rights and justice. The Compton Foundation is committed to supporting transformative leadership, and the current iteration of our fellows program continues that commitment.As we reflect on our strategic decision to be a limited-life foundation after 78 years and consider the completion of our work in late 2024, we celebrate the exciting proliferation of leaders, advocates, and organizations seeking to transform philanthropy and our world. Compton’s partnership with CC, Caitlin, and Audrey recognizes the collective efforts many are taking to advance philanthropic practices rooted in racial repair and restorative justice. We know that this work will continue long after the Foundation’s lifespan.

A nonprofit, independent media organization dedicated to telling stories of climate solutions and a just future.

Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy (EPIP), a project of Tides, is a national network of changemakers who strive for excellence and equity in the practice of philanthropy.

New York, New York

Andrus Family Fund partners with organizations who help make the connections that our most vulnerable youth desperately need to lead long and successful lives. We believe every young person has the right to more than one opportunity for a good life. The Andrus Family Fund seeks to foster just and sustainable change in the United States. We do this by supporting organizations that advance social justice and improve outcomes for vulnerable youth.The Surdna Foundation’s Board of Directors launched AFF in January 2000 as a next generation philanthropy to engage more than 400 extended family members between the ages of 25 and 45 in public service and organized philanthropy. I am one of the first non-family (community) members to join the board of directors.

Seattle, Washington, United States

A managing trustee for the Charlotte Martin Foundation. Trustees function as program officers, researching and developing projects, reviewing proposals and making granting decisions. Review and rank up to 600 grants per year, granting $1M+ a year to organizations working in the areas of: Youth Culture, Education, Athletics, and Land Conservation. Analyzing annual reports from grantees.Key Accomplishments:• Lead the effort in writing a position paper that shifts our focus to supporting organizations that are led by people of color (persons reflecting the communities that the organizations are serving). • Lead the effort and writing of a position paper, which added a focus to fund organization that play a key role in adding a focus area for increasing racial equity and diversity to help close the opportunity gap.• Lead effort in outreach and proactive solicitation of grantees

Seattle, Washington, United States

Philanthropy Northwest is the network for philanthropists of all types working in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming. We are passionate about coming together to learn, spur action, and support one another in our personal, professional and organizational growth. We are home to The Giving Practice, a national consultancy committed to joyful, effective and equitable philanthropy. Their mission is ours: advancing knowledge and action in philanthropy. The Giving Practice team does this by supporting philanthropy organizations like yours to discover your possibilities, live your values and achieve your goals. Together, our goal is to support everyone throughout the Northwest working in philanthropy to strengthen and create more equitable communities.

Greater Seattle Area

- Cultivate relationships and create community with non-profit partners that we fund and those we may not fund- Co-Create Strategy and Implementation of grants programming- Supporting the board as we dive deeper into doing this work through a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Lens.- Manage a grant portfolio of 60+ organizations and doing this work in a relationship centered approach- Work across both focus areas of social justice and environmental sustainabilityMission: The Satterberg Foundation strengthens our communities by promoting a just society and a sustainable environment. Doing this work deepens the interconnections of our family.Vision: The Satterberg Foundation envisions a world in balance with vibrant communities in which all people enjoy the opportunity to grow and thrive.In order to thrive, individuals need a safe place to sleep at night, adequate food to eat, access to health care, access to education, and the opportunity for economic stability. We need to have our voices heard, and to have hope. A just society aims to ensure, through programs, or through advocacy and policy change, that all individuals have these elements in their lives.The Satterberg Foundation envisions a sustainable environment where humanity and the natural world are in balance, with each supporting the other. We express this balance by conserving and protecting natural resources, by avoiding practices and activities which pollute, and by educating and advocating for environmental stewardship.Values: In order to be transparent, trustworthy stewards of the Satterberg Foundation's resources we state and affirm the following values: Integrity, Community, Joy, Compassion, Respect and Responsibility.

Association of Black Foundation Executives’ Connecting Leaders Fellowship is a year-long program designed to sharpen the skills and strengthen the leadership capacity of foundation staff, donors, and trustees who are committed to assisting Black communities through philanthropy.

Greater Seattle Area

As the first Alumni Affairs Program Manager, I designed, developed, and implemented the alumni program at Rainier Scholars. • Lead efforts at alumni fundraising, friend-raising and fun-raising for all Rainier Scholars college graduates. Design services, activities, and opportunities which support all three of the core pillars of alumni relations.• Lead and coordinate Alumni Giving Campaign (with Development team), including direct solicitation of gifts, volunteer leadership, and peer-to-peer solicitation efforts. • Design, plan, and implement social, professional, and cultural events for Rainier Scholars alumni, including ongoing education on philanthropy for college graduates. Key accomplishments:• Developed and fostered relationships with new corporate and community partners, such as Amazon, BlackRock, and The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. • Implemented programming for professional networking and career opportunities for Alumni• Created and designed mentorship program that pairs our alumni with professionals in the community.

Greater Seattle Area

As the Director of Programs, and key member of the executive team, I set the strategic direction of TechStart and STEM Up, the K-8th Grade programs at TAF, working with partner schools to implement the program. • Recruited and on-boarded new talent for the TAF Teaching Team. • Developed and fostered relationships with new corporate and community partners. • Played a supportive role on grant-writing.• Donor cultivation and outreach

Greater Seattle Area

Created the first Diversity and Outreach Coordinator position. This position was to ensure that all students were fully supported once they were offered admission at University Prep. Key accomplishments include:• Developed a program and budget to provide interpretation and translation services for non-native English speaking families for school sponsored functions, family/teacher conferences, and delivery of grades• Facilitated affinity groups for diverse students and supported students with student led initiatives. • Member of the 7th, 8th Grade Admissions Team; created support programs around recruitment, support, and retention

Greater Seattle Area

Program and Project Management; Planned and managed large-scale projects, leading teams of 10-15 testers in multi-month testing efforts for our flagship Enterprise Electronic Medical Record product. (formerly IDX Systems, Corporation)

Renton, Wa

Worked in the Materials department and earned my certification in Forklift Operation. Moved to the Paint Department and worked in Quality Assurance and repairing fiberglass and metal prior to the trucks being painted.

Bachelor’S Degree, African American Studies

Activities and Societies: Communications Officer - Eli Whitney Students 2005-2008

M.Ed., Education Administration

Associate Of Arts

High School Diploma

Mppa, Master Of Public Policy And Administration