Internationally Recognized Expert on Philanthropy & Community-Led Initiatives
Rebecca Darwent Biography
Rebecca Darwent is an internationally recognized expert and captivating speaker in the field of philanthropy and community-led initiatives. With her upcoming TED talk on the transformative power of community-led philanthropy, Darwent is set to inspire individuals and organizations to embrace collaborative approaches in driving positive social change.
With a diverse background spanning philanthropic advising, consulting, and global partnerships, Darwent brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to all endeavors . She has led multimillion-dollar investments in equity, health, and education. She is currently a Senior Advisor to Philanthropy Together focusing on raising awareness of and funding for collaboratives, specifically those that are community-led.
As a co-founder of the Foundation for Black Communities, she led fundraising, community engagement, and advocacy that resulted in a historic $200 million commitment to Black philanthropy by the Canadian government, ensuring sustainable resources are available for Black communities to thrive, engage in solution-making, and create lasting impact.
Prior to this, she was Director of Global Partnerships at Singularity University, leading tech and education programming across five continents. Darwent also worked in the Ontario provincial government as a Senior Policy Advisor to the Minister of Children and Youth Services, responsible for the Anti-Racism Directorate.
Darwent is a dedicated volunteer currently serving on the Board of Directors of the Foundation for Black Communities, The Philanthropy Workshop Canada, and Laidlaw Foundation. She has been recognized as a Women Leaders for the World Fellow and honored as a Canadian Millennium Laureate.
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Rebecca Darwent Speaking Topics
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COLLECTIVE GIVING: UNLOCKING COMMUNITY-LED PHILANTHROPY
Join us on a transformative journey to unleash the full potential of philanthropy and create a ripple effect of global change.
This inspiring talk will showcase successful community-led initiatives, exploring how individuals and organizations can scale their giving efforts to tackle pressing global challenges. Discover practical strategies for collaboration, amplifying impact, and building a sustainable legacy of philanthropy.
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BEYOND DONATIONS: CATALYZING SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGH PHILANTHROPY
Redistributing Resources, Power, and Privilege:
In this practical and hands-on session, we will explore how donors can go beyond traditional notions of philanthropy to become agents of social justice.
By examining the root causes of systemic issues, we will provide clear steps and strategies for redistributing resources to communities that need them most, ensuring a lasting impact and addressing underlying inequities.
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Rebecca Darwent is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as COLLECTIVE GIVING: UNLOCKING COMMUNITY-LED PHILANTHROPY, BEYOND DONATIONS: CATALYZING SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGH PHILANTHROPY and EVERYDAY PHILANTHROPY: UNLOCKING RESOURCES FOR IMPACT. The estimated speaking fee range to book Rebecca Darwent for your event is available upon request. Rebecca Darwent generally travels from Montreal, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Reggie Rivers, Nkechi Taifa, Eva Maria Lewis, Chris L. Stewart and Kylar Broadus. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Rebecca Darwent for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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