San Francisco Foundation
Alison Sirkus Brody is a Senior Philanthropic Advisor at the San Francisco Foundation since December 2019, where Alison partners with donors to enhance their philanthropic journeys. In February 2015, Alison founded and became the Managing Director of Greater Good Philanthropy, a consulting firm focused on fostering collaboration for social change among progressive philanthropists. Alison has held previous roles as a Program Officer at The Women's Foundation of California and the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, as well as serving as Development Manager at Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center. Academic credentials include a Master's in Non-Profit Management from the University of San Francisco and a BA in Sociology and Women's Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, along with certification as a Professional Coach from Leadership That Works.
San Francisco Foundation
Founded in 1948, the San Francisco Foundation is one of the nation’s largest community foundations — a grantmaking public charity dedicated to improving life within a specific local region. Our mission is to mobilize resources and act as a catalyst for change to build strong communities, foster civic leadership, and promote philanthropy in the San Francisco Bay Area. Together with community leaders, nonprofits, and donors, we are committed to advancing racial equity and economic inclusion to ensure that everyone in the Bay Area has a chance to attend a good school, get a good job, live in a safe and affordable home, and have a strong political voice.