Kathryn O’Neal-Dunham

Kathryn O’Neal-Dunham. is dedicated to shifting the philanthropic sector’s power and privilege in service to dismantling inequitable systems. As CEO of Philanthropy New York, Kathryn leads a community of 280 philanthropic organizations and more than 4500 philanthropic professionals. Philanthropy New York equips changemakers at every level of their organizations with the knowledge, tools, and peer community they need to transform the philanthropic ecosystem together. Kathryn led the launch of the organization’s five-year Strategic Framework. She has overseen the development of innovative programming to accelerate philanthropic practice change as well as an expansion of the organization’s communications to influence policy advances.  In her role, she has strengthened key partnerships with City, State and national nonprofit leaders, and spearheaded change management efforts to fulfill anti-racist organizational commitments. Kathryn frequently writes, speaks and advises on opportunities for equity-centered change in philanthropic practice.

Prior to joining Philanthropy New York, Kathryn developed philanthropic strategies to strengthen community-based organizations in leadership roles at the Macquarie Group Foundation and the United Way of New York City.  Kathryn began her career developing mentoring programs for teen girls in New York City and managed fundraising and external affairs for a child welfare and youth development organization.

Kathryn has a B.A. in Clinical Psychology from Tufts University and received her Master’s degree in Public Administration and Health Policy from the Robert F. Wagner School of Public Affairs at NYU. She is a Trustee and member of the Executive Committee of the Children’s Village in Dobbs Ferry New York and a Lay Leader of the Church of the Epiphany in New York City.