Meet the Philanthropist: Interview with Rena Greifinger
Overview
Yolanda interviews Rena Greifinger on impactful giving through innovation and trust-based philanthropy to champion gender equity and women’s health.
“What if we could bring together women who really wanted to move the needle on women’s health and gender equity by funding rapid innovation in global healthcare.”
Interview Highlights
On the principles of successful women’s philanthropy
Women want to do things differently and take an active role in the projects they are funding. They want to be taken seriously for their expertise to activate their networks and influence for social change.
“Women’s engagement and involvement is so key… Curiosity is capital.”
On shifting donor-centric philanthropy
Donors need to be de-centered from the decision-making process but kept engaged with a learner’s mindset.
INTERVIEW GUEST
Rena Greifinger
Director of Individual Philanthropy, PSI
Managing Director, Maverick Collective by PSI