San Francisco Foundation
Catherine Kelliher is an accomplished senior philanthropic advisor at the San Francisco Foundation since August 2015, with a strong background in donor relations and fundraising. Prior to this role, Catherine served as the donor relations senior manager and major gifts manager at St. Anthony Foundation, contributing to the organization from 2012 to 2015. Catherine's experience includes leadership positions such as director of fundraising and institutional development at the National Philanthropic Trust and vice president of business services at Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Additionally, Catherine held roles at Cisco Systems, HP, and the American Red Cross, reflecting a comprehensive career in corporate and nonprofit philanthropy. Educational credentials include a B.A. in Journalism from San Diego State University, Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® designation from The American College of Financial Services, and certification as a 21/64 Trainer, focusing on multigenerational philanthropy.
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.