Rebecca Darwent

Rebecca Darwent is an internationally recognized expert in philanthropy. Her viral TED talk “How to fund real change in your community” showcases the power of collective giving.

Rebecca is a 2024 World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, Canadian Millennium Laureate and she sits on the boards of the Foundation for Black Communities and Forward Global Canada. In 2020, she co-founded the Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC), spearheading fundraising, community engagement, and advocacy that resulted in a historic $200 million capital transfer to FFBC by the Canadian government and additional $25 million from philanthropic partners.

Her philanthropic advisory firm currently partners with the Gates Foundation, Philanthropy Together, and individual donors committed to community-led and collaborative philanthropy.