Jessie Ball duPont Fund
Mari Kuraishi currently serves as the President of the Jessie Ball duPont Fund, a private foundation overseeing strategy and operations for an organization with approximately $380 million in assets. Previously, Mari co-founded and presided over GlobalGiving, a platform designed to empower vulnerable communities by connecting them with resources and support. Earlier experience includes a role as Manager of Innovation and Corporate Strategy at the World Bank, where Mari initiated the Development Marketplace, a pioneering effort in crowdsourcing innovation for development. Mari's career also encompasses serving as a Country Officer in Russia, collaborating with reformists during a transformative economic period. Educational accolades include degrees from Harvard University and an Executive MBA from Harvard Business School.
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Jessie Ball duPont Fund
The Jessie Ball duPont Fund is a national, private endowed foundation. Our mission is to serve the communities that Jessie Ball duPont knew and loved. We envision a world in which every member of those communities feels they belong. Our work in grantmaking, impact investing and strategic partnerships is governed by a focus on equitable access to opportunities and resources for members of society who have historically been excluded, and placemaking to build stronger communities where all voices are heard and valued.