Robert G. Ottenhoff

Robert G. Ottenhoff is the president and CEO of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP), a full-time resource that offers information, analysis and reports about disasters and provides tools, expert analysis and strategic guidance to maximize the impact of contributions to long-term disaster recovery.

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Voices from the Field

2017 Disaster Data Demands Shift in Funding Focus

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Robert G. Ottenhoff

During times of disaster, CDP provides frequent updates on private giving to help you determine how much your organization should donate and which grantees and activities you might want to support… Read More

Voices from the Field

Why Support for Long-Term Harvey Recovery is So Vital

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Robert G. Ottenhoff

For every day of immediate relief, there are at least ten days required for mid-term recovery and at least 100 days for long-term recovery. Based on that estimate, people will be recovering from hurricane Harvey for at least three years and probably longer… Read More

The Future of Philanthropic Ratings Sites: What’s in it for You?

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Perla Ni, Robert G. Ottenhoff

What are philanthropy rating sites and where are they headed? Can these sites inform and enhance the work of small and locally based family foundations and advised funds seeking to make wise use of their resources? How can you help your grantee partners to make the most of their online profiles at these increasingly rich sources of information?… Read More