A trusted team for high-impact science philanthropy

Our interdisciplinary staff and network of science advisors bring deep experience in philanthropic strategy and cutting-edge knowledge across scientific disciplines. Together, we provide the insights, guidance, and connections that help philanthropists make a lasting impact.

Staff Board Advisors

Staff

Alliance membership offers our staff the unique opportunity to learn from and collaborate with a community of their peers at other science funders. In addition to supporting the Alliance’s core mission of advancing fundamental research, this community learning aspect of the Alliance’s work provides immense value for our organization.
Daniel Linzer
President-Emeritus, Research Corporation for Science Advancement

Board of Directors

The Science Philanthropy Alliance has a critical role to play in the  U.S. and global science enterprise. We're at a time where we see a great deal of challenges and vulnerability, and this philanthropic community has the opportunity to think together about how philanthropy can most effectively fill critical emerging gaps.
Caroline Montojo
President and CEO, Dana Foundation

External Science Advisors

Fleming Crim, Ph.D.

John E. Willard and Hilldale Professor of Chemistry Emeritus, University of Wisconsin – Madison

Marc Kastner, Ph.D.

Donner Professor of Physics Emeritus, MIT; Adjunct Professor of Physics, Stanford University

Margaret Leinen

Director of Scripps Institution of Oceanography and Vice Chancellor for Marine Science, University of California, San Diego

Shirley M. Tilghman

President Emerita and Professor of Molecular Biology and Public Affairs, Princeton University

Join our team.

At the Science Philanthropy Alliance, we believe that visionary philanthropy can unlock the next generation of scientific breakthroughs. Our team is curious, collaborative, and deeply committed to advancing discovery science for the benefit of humanity and the planet. If you're energized by purpose-driven work, thrive in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, and want to help shape the future of science philanthropy, we invite you to explore opportunities to join us. 

Current openings

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Our advisors are ready to put your vision into action.
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