Claire Knowlton

Claire leads NFF’s work on full costs with nonprofits, funders, and other partners (read more in, "Why Funding Overhead Is Not the Real Issue: The Case to Cover Full Costs") She also leads several major initiatives, including a six-year effort that combines anti-racism, capacity building, and funding to develop new nonprofit arts models. Prior to joining NFF, Claire led a community-based art center in Los Angeles from financial distress to being a model of excellence in programming and organizational management. She also has worked as an auditor and tax-preparer for nonprofits. Claire earned a Bachelor of Arts from University of the Pacific with a double major in economics and religious studies. She is co-founder of The Life You Can Save, a nonprofit committed to ending extreme poverty by directing philanthropic dollars to effective solutions.
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