Ben Goldfarb

Director of Strategic Initiatives - Democracy, Policy and Media at McKnight Foundation

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

About

Ben Goldfarb is a seasoned organizer, nonprofit & campaign executive, civic engagement strategist, philanthropic advisor, and movement capacity-builder. Professionally focused on building leadership and power with those on the front lines of struggles for economic and racial justice.

Experience

  • Director of Strategic Initiatives - Democracy, Policy and Media at McKnight Foundation
    Nov 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 9 mos

  • Co-founder & Strategic Advisor at The Heartland Fund / Rural Democracy Initiative
    2017 - Oct 2022 · 5 yrs 10 mos

  • Strategy Consultant at Independent Consulting
    Sep 2016 - Oct 2022 · 6 yrs 2 mos

  • Partner / Executive Coach at The Management Center
    Sep 2016 - Oct 2022 · 6 yrs 2 mos

  • Executive Director at Wellstone Action
    2011 - 2016 · 5 yrs