Pew Appoints Donna Frisby-Greenwood as Vice President for Philadelphia Programs

WASHINGTON—The Pew Charitable Trusts announced today that Donna Frisby-Greenwood will join the organization as vice president for Philadelphia programs, effective Oct. 3, 2022. In this role, Frisby-Greenwood will lead the organization’s work across the region to advance critical public policy solutions, support local social services organizations, and foster a vibrant civic and cultural life.

A recognized leader with extensive experience in the city, Frisby-Greenwood joins Pew after serving as president and chief executive officer of The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia, which identifies, coordinates, and connects philanthropic resources to leverage investments in the city’s public schools.

“Donna shares our long-standing commitment to improving people’s lives across the Philadelphia region,” said Sue Urahn, Pew’s president and chief executive officer. “She has a passion for creating inclusive opportunities that will strengthen the future of the city and its residents, which will serve to enhance Pew’s work in our hometown.”

“Pew is highly regarded throughout Philadelphia for its thoughtful engagement in local policy efforts, for partnering with the region’s health and human services organizations to support our most vulnerable residents, and for its contributions to the arts and culture community,” said Frisby-Greenwood. “I welcome this opportunity to further serve the region and its people, and I look forward to working with leaders across our area to build a brighter future for all residents.”

In her role, Frisby-Greenwood will oversee Pew’s portfolio of grantmaking and programmatic work in Philadelphia, which includes informing discussions on important policy issues facing the city, supporting the health and welfare of the region’s most vulnerable populations, partnering with local institutions to encourage a thriving arts and cultural community, and pursuing civic initiatives to strengthen Philadelphia’s appeal to residents and visitors alike.

Frisby-Greenwood has a strong background in management and extensive connections with national and Philadelphia-area nonprofits. In addition to working with the School District of Philadelphia, she was Philadelphia program director for the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, executive director of After-School All-Stars Philadelphia, executive director of Rock the Vote, and a National Urban Fellow at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. She currently serves as vice chair and director of National Urban Fellows Inc., secretary and director of the Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia, and director of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education Foundation.

Frisby-Greenwood graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts in English literature and holds a Master of Public Administration from Baruch College.