My core belief is that the future hinges upon a more just and gender balanced world.
Natalie Rekstad leads a purpose-driven life as the Founder and CEO of Black Fox Philanthropy, a leading fundraising strategy firm that exists to accelerate the social sector’s effectiveness in solving complex problems on a global scale. As a B Corp, Black Fox Philanthropy measures the triple bottom line of people, planet, and profit.
An active supporter of The Women's Foundation of Colorado since 2007, Natalie is a former board trustee and is investing significant resources to advance their mission of catalyzing community to advance and accelerate economic opportunities for women and their families. Her firm funds a Girls, Inc.scholarship entitled "Black Fox Scholars," rewarding high school girls for excellence in philanthropy. Her ultimate vision: A world where men and women lead together with full opportunity and equality.
Natalie is a Women Moving Millions member and supporter, an MCE Social Capital Guarantor, infusing resources toward micro-finance to women throughout the developing world; is a delegate and contributor to the ecosystem of the Skoll World Forum, the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women, is a delegate and speaker at Opportunity Collaboration; and is on the Global Advisory Board of World Pulse.