Robyn Schein is an expert facilitator, speaker and trainer on multigenerational and next generation philanthropy. She uses her skills to lead individuals, families and the advisors that serve them through values-based discussions on money, philanthropy, and navigating dynamics across generations. As Senior Director at 21/64, Robyn uses tools, thoughtful guidance and meaningful dialogue, to help her clients reach their goals now and to set the stage for future generations.
Robyn comes to this work after 12 years at The Minneapolis Foundation. Most recently she served as Director of their Family Philanthropy Resource Center working directly with multigenerational families on their charitable giving. Robyn also created Fourth Generation, the Minneapolis Foundation’s program for next gen donors. Robyn frequently led workshops and talks as the local expert and resource on family and next generation donors.
Robyn has spent her whole career in the nonprofit sector, including several years in New York and Washington, D.C, as a consultant to non-profit organizations focusing on fundraising and capacity building.
Robyn has a Master in Public Administration in Nonprofit Management from the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service from New York University. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from American University.
Robyn is a skilled listener, animated storyteller and community volunteer. She lives in Minneapolis with her husband and three kids.
Contributions
Family Foundation CEO Retreat
Posted on February 12, 2021 by Betsy Erickson, Janine Mason, Michael Smith, Tina Runyan, Mayor Eric Garcetti, Bari Katz, Rob Reich, Shaady Salehi, Carmen Rojas, Diana Scearce
Addressing the Taboo: Talking About Money in Family Philanthropy
Posted on September 19, 2019 by Robyn Schein, Sara Southwood
Community Foundation Spark Session: Money, Values, and Culture
Posted on January 11, 2019 by Bill Longbrake, Derek Longbrake, Ginni Galicinao, Robyn Schein, Tony Macklin
NCFP at the 2016 Advancement Network conference in New Orleans
Posted on April 4, 2016 by Jennifer Touchet, Robyn Schein, Tony Macklin
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