A Philanthropy Team Ready to Help You Achieve Transformative Impact
Our Mission and Purpose
Ark Philanthropy supports individuals, families, and foundations giving at scale achieve meaningful impact by providing independent, expert-informed, philanthropy advice.
Team
Ark Philanthropy is led and advised by expert grantmakers, charity evaluators, and community leaders who collectively bring over 100 years of nonprofit experience.
Staff
Arsh Raina
Operations Analyst
Arsh supports Ark’s accounting, grants management, logistics, and production of partner-facing materials. His work ensures Ark delivers high-quality products and runs smoothly behind the scenes.
Justin Miller
AI Policy and Operations Manager
Justin works across AI policy research, strategy, incubation, and special projects. Justin leads Ark’s operations to ensure a strong foundation, managing finances, physical operations, knowledge systems, and risk management.
August Hochman
Founder & CEO
August works with philanthropists individually to develop their giving strategy. With a deep understanding of her funders needs, she helps them navigate uncertainty and translate big-picture goals into concrete plans.
Martijn Klop
Strategy and Research Analyst
Martijn designs and executes research, working across strategy, grant evaluation, and impact assessment. He synthesizes complex information into clear, decision-relevant insights and helps maintain rigorous, consistent research processes across Ark’s advisory work.
Leonie Falk
Executive Advisor
Leonie supports Ark’s Founder & CEO with executive decision-making, organizational strategy, and internal alignment as Ark grows, helping the team stay focused, effective, and resilient.
Rocky Schwartz
Special Projects Coordinator
Rocky supports Ark’s Founder & CEO with special projects and day-to-day coordination. She works with August across a range of priorities to ensure that Ark can not only serve our funders, but also our grantees, and the broader high-impact philanthropy ecosystem.
Grantmaking Advisory Board
Our Grantmaking Advisory Board Members work closely with our grantmaking team to support our funders in identifying high-impact charitable opportunities.
Simran Dhaliwal
AI Risks Grantmaking
Simran is the CEO of Longview Philanthropy.
Marcus Davis
Cause Prioritization and Grant Research
Marcus is a Co-Founder and CEO of Rethink Priorities.
Claire Qureshi
Pandemic Prevention and Biosecurity Grantmaking
Claire is the Co-Founder & CEO of Sentinel Bio and Former Senior Director At Novavax.
Carl Robichaud
Nuclear Weapons Policy Grantmaking
Carl is Nuclear Weapons Programme Officer at Longview Philanthropy.
Will Troy
Mental Health Grantmaking
Will is the Founder of the Mental Health Funding Circle and the Founder and Lead Adviser at Coppice Philanthropy.
Dr. Dan Stein
Climate Change Grantmaking
Dan is Giving Green's Founder and Executive Director.
Dr. Akhil Bansal
Public Health and Violence Prevention Grantmaking
Akhil is Co-Founder of AMR Funding Circle and Fund Manager of the 1in3 Fund.
Joey Savoie
Global Health & Seed-Funding Grantmaking
Joey is the Co-Founder of Elevate Philanthropy.
Chloe Cockburn
Criminal Justice Reform Grantmaking
Chloe is the Founder and CEO of Just Impact Advisers.
Alice Kang’ethe
Global Maternal and Newborn Health Grantmaking
Alice CEO of The Beginnings Fund and former COO of Clinton Health Access Initiative.
Karolina Sarek
Animal Welfare Grantmaking
Karolina is the Chair of the Animal Welfare Fund and Co-Founder of Ambitious Impact.
Lewis Bollard
Farmed Animal Welfare Grantmaking
Lewis is Coefficient Givings' Managing Director for Farm Animal Welfare.
Funder Experience
Whether you’re an experienced philanthropist or just beginning your journey, our services are designed to elevate your giving.
We offer a range of services, from light-touch advice to comprehensive stewardship of your philanthropy. We customize our approach to align with your needs and desired level of involvement.
To ensure the utmost convenience, we offer in-person and virtual meetings, as well as the option to collaborate via email for those who favor asynchronous support.
Our commitment to you
At Ark Philanthropy, we are committed to helping you find joy and achieve meaningful impact through your philanthropy.
Through our meetings, we develop strong funder-advisor relationships. Ultimately, these conversations allow us to understand your needs, what you care, and build a foundation for meaningful and transformative philanthropy.
We are committed to cultivating an inclusive environment where individuals from all backgrounds, particularly those who have historically had unequal access to philanthropy, feel genuinely welcomed and valued. We are eager to leverage our extensive network within the philanthropic sector to help you achieve meaningful impact and connect with others who share your values and vision.
Our Commitment: At Ark Philanthropy, we commit to providing you with independent, expert-informed advice that aligns with your needs, interests, and values. To achieve this we uphold the following principles:
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We prioritize building genuine, high-trust relationships with you by actively listening and understanding your unique needs and goals. This trust forms the foundation for effective collaboration and ensures that we can provide insightful support. Our commitment to transparency and reliability fosters a strong partnership that drives success in charitable giving.
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We recognize that each client has distinct needs, so we offer customized solutions that align with your specific objectives and challenges. By adapting our approach, we ensure that our support is relevant and effective. This personalized attention allows us to address unique circumstances and maximize the impact of our services.
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Our focus is on creating tangible, measurable results that drive meaningful change in the communities and causes our clients care about. We strive to implement strategies and solutions that produce real-world outcomes and address pressing issues effectively. Our dedication to impact ensures that our efforts lead to significant, positive outcomes.
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We steward your information and resources with the utmost integrity, ensuring responsible management and confidentiality. Our commitment to stewardship means we act with honesty and accountability, maintaining the highest standards of our profession. This integrity is fundamental to earning and retaining your trust.
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We are dedicated to fostering inclusivity, and we welcome all clients, particularly those who have historically had unequal access to top-tier philanthropy services. We are an equal opportunity employer and champion perspectives of those from marginalized backgrounds. By embracing a wide range of voices and experiences, we ensure that our services are accessible and relevant to all clients and stakeholders. Our inclusive approach enhances the effectiveness and reach of our philanthropy.
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We leverage our extensive network of experts to help you achieve more impactful philanthropy. With a network of over 100 field-leading charity leaders, grantmakers, advisers, and experts, we are confident that we can make strategic connections to help you access the best charitable opportunities aligned with your mission, navigate complex challenges, and capitalize on opportunities. We also are excited to introduce you to exclusive donor communities to meet like-minded funds and make meaningful connections as you engage in high-impact philanthropy.
“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
Jane Goodall
