How a Foundation Leader Builds Bridges Between Diverse Groups

Tony Richardson, executive director of the Nord Family Foundation, discusses how the adversity he faced in his youth led him to a career in philanthropy and in public service, and more. Courtesy of Anthony Richardson

October 1, 2021 | Read Time: 1 minute

In the third episode of Giving Done Right, Season 2, the Center for Effective Philanthropy’s Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette talk with Tony Richardson, executive director of the Nord Family Foundation.

Tony discusses how the adversity he faced in his youth led him to a career in philanthropy and in public service, ways to bridge entrenched ideological divides, and how to carry an original donor’s intent and values through decades of giving.

We appreciate the opportunity to share this podcast and want to note that the interview was conducted by Buchanan and Nicolette with no involvement from the Chronicle’s newsroom