Dion Cartwright

Dion Cartwright has a diverse work experience in the field of philanthropy. They started their career at the Baltimore Community Foundation as a Program Assistant in 2001 and later became a Program Officer for Neighborhoods in 2005, where they managed the Neighborhood Grants Program and oversaw grants to various organizations. In 2013, Dion joined The Funders Network as the Director of Equitable Initiatives and Leadership Development. In this role, they directed the PLACES Fellowship, a fellowship program that provides tools and knowledge to enhance grantmaking decisions for low-income neighborhoods and communities of color. They also chaired the PLACES Advisory Board. Dion's commitment to equity and excellence in philanthropy led them to become a Member of the Board of Advisors for Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy in 2019. Currently, Dion serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Baltimore Children and Youth Fund, focusing on community-driven grantmaking and addressing racial disparities in resource allocation for young people in the city.

Dion Cartwright obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Science from Gardner-Webb University between the years 1996 and 2000.