Ashindi Maxton

Co Executive Director at Donors of Color Network
Summary
Ashindi Maxton is a prominent figure known for her work as the Co-Director of the Donors of Color Network, a community of high net worth donors focused on creating racial equity and systemic change.
Her expertise lies in democracy reform, social and racial justice, as well as strategic philanthropy, having influenced over $100 million in investments from notable organizations like the Ford Foundation, Democracy Alliance, and Women Donors Network.
Ashindi has played a key role in developing funding strategies for various donor alliances such as the Election Administration Fund, Youth Engagement Fund, New Media Ventures, Black Civic Engagement Initiative, Reflective Democracy project, and the Emergent Fund.
As a co-founder of the Emergent Fund, she has facilitated rapid response funding of over $3 million to support marginalized communities including Muslim, Black, Latino, Native American, API, and LGBTQ groups.
In addition to her role at the Donors of Color Network, Ashindi Maxton serves on the boards of the Texas Organizing Project, Voqal USA, and Way to Win, showcasing her commitment to various causes and organizations.
Ashindi's educational background includes studies in International Baccalaureate at UWC-USA, a MPP in Public Policy from the University of California, Berkeley, and a BA in Africana Studies from Vassar College.
Throughout her career, she has held positions at renowned institutions such as the Women Donors Network, Ford Foundation, SEIU International, and the Democracy Alliance, where she has contributed to the advancement of philanthropic initiatives and social justice causes.
With a wealth of experience in leadership and advocacy, Ashindi Maxton continues to be a driving force in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in philanthropy and social change efforts.