The GFCF board is inviting expressions of interest from individuals who feel they can make a positive contribution to the governance and overall direction of the GFCF. Over 2022, it is expected that two new members will join the board, one of whom will act in the position of Treasurer.   About the GFCF board The GFCF board is currently made up of seven individuals from four continents. Board members have a range of experience in philanthropy, development, gender and human rights, institutional leadership and organizational development. The role of the board is to guide the strategic direction of the organization and to...

Starting a new job as Executive Director of an organization can be a daunting proposition at any time, and it likely comes with its own set of challenges in the midst of a pandemic. Tatiana Fraga Diez took on the role at Comunalia – the Alliance of Community Foundations in Mexico that seeks to empower citizens through the Mexican model of community foundations – on 1st June 2021. Now five months into the job, the GFCF checked in with Tatiana to discuss the work of Comunlia ahead of the network’s upcoming tenth anniversary celebrations. We spoke with her about how...