Toni Koch

Managing Director

Favorite inspirational quote:

"Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world."

— Desmond Tutu

Pronouns: she/her

Areas of expertise: corporate partnerships, creating shared value, fundraising strategy, data management, grant writing

Causes I’m most passionate about: global public health, hunger relief and food security, environment (climate change, waste/pollution, conservation), education

My fundraising story: My background is in public health, and I have built a career in relationship management and fundraising for international nonprofit organizations including Rise Against Hunger, Carolina for Kibera and Renew Oceans. I have primarily supported large corporate partnerships, working to grow existing accounts and develop new donor relationships. I have also worked to oversee fundraising strategy for both startup and established nonprofit organizations.

Why I care about helping nonprofits grow: Nonprofit organizations are uniquely positioned to help solve the world's greatest challenges, both at the grassroots community level and at scale. Every nonprofit organization deserves the opportunity to thrive and reach its potential for creating impact.

Hobbies: Baking, cooking, yoga (teaching and practicing), hiking, traveling, reading, knitting

Unusual talent: I can stand on my chin—it's a yoga pose.