The Skoll Foundation seeks to catalyze transformational social change by investing in, connecting, and championing social entrepreneurs and other social innovators who together advance bold and equitable solutions to the world’s most pressing problems. Jeff Skoll, the first employee and first President of eBay, created the Skoll Foundation in 1999 to pursue his vision of a sustainable world of peace and prosperity for all.

Led by CEO Don Gips, the Skoll Foundation is at an exciting inflection point in its two-decade long history. With equity at the center of an evolving strategy, the Foundation seeks to fundamentally shift the trajectory of urgent global challenges including health and pandemics, inclusive economies, climate action, effective governance, and racial justice.
 
Over the past 20 years, the Foundation has awarded more than $935 million worldwide, including investments in 165 organizations of social entrepreneurs and other social innovators across five continents. Skoll also operates the annual Skoll World Forum, the premier conference on social entrepreneurship, and shares the stories of social entrepreneurs through partnerships with leading film and broadcast organizations including the PBS NewsHour and the Sundance Institute, to drive awareness of social entrepreneurship and its potential to address the critical issues of our time. For more information, visit www.skoll.org.

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Skoll Foundation

Skoll Foundation's headquarters in Palo Alto, CA, United States

The Leadership Team at Skoll Foundation is responsible for setting the strategic direction, overseeing the implementation of high-impact initiatives, and managing the day-to-day operations to fulfill the Foundation's mission. This team drives efforts to invest in and support social entrepreneurs and innovators, ensure organizational alignment with equity-centered goals, and enhance global collaboration and awareness through initiatives like the Skoll World Forum.

Leadership Team

The Operations and Management team at the Skoll Foundation supports the organization’s mission by ensuring effective internal processes, strategic planning, and resource allocation. This team handles a wide range of functions including talent management, legal affairs, financial accounting, grants administration, digital platforms, IT infrastructure, and partnerships. They play a crucial role in maintaining organizational efficiency and enabling successful program delivery, thus allowing the Foundation to achieve its goal of driving transformational social change.

Operations and Management

The Portfolio and Investments team at the Skoll Foundation manages and oversees the Foundation's financial investments in social entrepreneurs and innovators. They identify, evaluate, and support organizations that align with the Foundation's mission of addressing critical global challenges such as health, climate action, and social justice. This team ensures that financial resources are strategically allocated to maximize social impact and drive transformational change.

Portfolio and Investments

The Fellowship and Entrepreneurship team at the Skoll Foundation is dedicated to identifying, supporting, and empowering social entrepreneurs and innovative leaders globally. This team collaborates closely with fellows and social entrepreneurs to foster a vibrant community that advances impactful and equitable solutions to pressing worldwide challenges. Through strategic partnerships, mentorship, and resources, they champion transformative initiatives that align with the Foundation's mission of catalyzing social change.

Fellowship and Entrepreneurship

The Communications and Content Creation team at the Skoll Foundation is responsible for developing and disseminating compelling narratives that highlight the work of social entrepreneurs and innovators. This includes managing the Foundation's digital platforms, creating multimedia content in collaboration with partners, and strategizing on marketing and outreach efforts to elevate awareness of and engagement with the Foundation’s mission and initiatives. The team also plays a pivotal role in producing the annual Skoll World Forum, ensuring the event's messaging and branding resonate globally.

Communications and Content Creation

The Business Development team at the Skoll Foundation focuses on forging strategic partnerships and alliances with other funders, organizations, and key stakeholders to expand the Foundation's impact and resources. This team identifies and cultivates new funding opportunities, curates high-impact collaborations, and champions the Foundation's mission to drive transformational social change worldwide.

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