The Skoll Foundation seeks to catalyze transformational social change by investing in, connecting, and championing social entrepreneurs and other social innovators who together advance bold and equitable solutions to the world’s most pressing problems. Jeff Skoll, the first employee and first President of eBay, created the Skoll Foundation in 1999 to pursue his vision of a sustainable world of peace and prosperity for all.

Led by CEO Don Gips, the Skoll Foundation is at an exciting inflection point in its two-decade long history. With equity at the center of an evolving strategy, the Foundation seeks to fundamentally shift the trajectory of urgent global challenges including health and pandemics, inclusive economies, climate action, effective governance, and racial justice.
 
Over the past 20 years, the Foundation has awarded more than $935 million worldwide, including investments in 165 organizations of social entrepreneurs and other social innovators across five continents. Skoll also operates the annual Skoll World Forum, the premier conference on social entrepreneurship, and shares the stories of social entrepreneurs through partnerships with leading film and broadcast organizations including the PBS NewsHour and the Sundance Institute, to drive awareness of social entrepreneurship and its potential to address the critical issues of our time. For more information, visit www.skoll.org.

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Skoll Foundation

The San Francisco office likely focuses on event management, grants administration, and executive support for leadership.

San Francisco

The Washington office focuses on strategic communication and policy messaging, supporting national initiatives through expert writing.

Washington

Skoll Foundation's headquarters in Palo Alto, CA, United States

This department oversees and coordinates various programs and events to ensure successful execution and alignment with organizational goals.

Program Management

The Portfolio and Investments team at the Skoll Foundation manages and oversees the Foundation's financial investments in social entrepreneurs and innovators. They identify, evaluate, and support organizations that align with the Foundation's mission of addressing critical global challenges such as health, climate action, and social justice. This team ensures that financial resources are strategically allocated to maximize social impact and drive transformational change.

Portfolio and Investments

The Business Development team at the Skoll Foundation focuses on forging strategic partnerships and alliances with other funders, organizations, and key stakeholders to expand the Foundation's impact and resources. This team identifies and cultivates new funding opportunities, curates high-impact collaborations, and champions the Foundation's mission to drive transformational social change worldwide.

Business Development

The Executive Support team at the Skoll Foundation provides high-level administrative and operational assistance to the organization's executive leadership, ensuring efficient workflow and effective communication. This team supports the CEO, Chief Strategy Officer, and other key executives by managing schedules, coordinating meetings and events, overseeing special projects, and facilitating critical HR functions. Their role is essential in enabling the Foundation's leaders to focus on driving transformational social change initiatives globally.

Executive Support

The Event Production and Community Management team at Skoll Foundation organizes and executes events, including the prestigious Skoll World Forum, to foster connections among social entrepreneurs and innovators. They manage community engagement, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders to amplify the Foundation's impact on urgent global challenges.

Event Production and Community Management

The Fellowship and Entrepreneurship team at the Skoll Foundation is dedicated to identifying, supporting, and empowering social entrepreneurs and innovative leaders globally. This team collaborates closely with fellows and social entrepreneurs to foster a vibrant community that advances impactful and equitable solutions to pressing worldwide challenges. Through strategic partnerships, mentorship, and resources, they champion transformative initiatives that align with the Foundation's mission of catalyzing social change.

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