Biography
Kate Schaffer has nearly 20 years of experience working to build successful funding partnerships for nonprofits working in education and reproductive health. Her background in social science research and program design enables her to successfully collaborate with donors, program operations, and technical teams to develop projects that are focused on impact and improving the health, rights, and well-being of those who are overlooked or left behind.
Kate is currently the Director of New Philanthropic Partnerships at MSI Reproductive Choices, where she is working to engage new donors to support improved access to high-quality sexual and reproductive health care across MSI’s 36 country programs. She would love to connect with donors and partners working to improve women’s health and rights, gender equity, girls’ education, and sustainable and resilient eco-systems.