A 2009 encounter with a teacher dramatically changed the course of Laura and Jeff Sandefer’s lives—and the lives of thousands of students—forever. That year, the Sandefers were considering a move from Montessori to traditional school for their sons. During a meeting with a teacher from a local private school, Jeff Sandefer asked when they should make the transition.
In the second episode of Philanthropy Roundtable’s “Doers to Donors” interview series, Roundtable President and CEO Elise Westhoff interviews entrepreneur, teacher and philanthropist Jeff Sandefer, co-founder of Acton Academy and the Acton School of Business.
As students of all ages return to school this fall, Philanthropy Roundtable is recognizing the incredible work of education reformers Jeff and Laura Sandefer, co-founders of Acton Academy, a network Read more…
The Roundtable’s campaign “Our Values Improve Lives” will share examples of how private philanthropy has empowered the charitable sector to strengthen communities and help individuals reach their full, unique potential. In the coming weeks and months, we’ll be sharing stories of charitable efforts – informed and inspired by the values of liberty, opportunity and personal responsibility – that are addressing a variety of social challenges where other efforts, including government-led ones, have underdelivered.
Philanthropy Roundtable is pleased to announce the selection of education entrepreneurs and philanthropists Laura and Jeff Sandefer as the winners of the 2023 Simon-DeVos Prize for Philanthropic Leadership. The Sandefers’ notable accomplishments include founding Acton Academy, a cutting-edge, global network of K-12 schools that encourage students to be “curious, independent, lifelong learners” and the Acton Children’s Business Fair, which supports young entrepreneurs from hundreds of communities across the globe.
About the Prize Philanthropy Roundtable is honored to partner with the William E. Simon Foundation and the DeVos Family Foundation to administer the Simon-DeVos Prize for Philanthropic Leadership. This Prize Read more…
On Oct. 19, Philanthropy Roundtable President and CEO Elise Westhoff welcomed members of the Roundtable community to the organization’s Annual Meeting in Palm Beach, Florida. In her welcome address, she highlighted some of the exceptional philanthropists within the community who are improving lives – and discussed the importance of advancing our shared values: liberty, opportunity and personal responsibility.
The Roundtable’s campaign “Our Values Improve Lives” will share examples of how private philanthropy has empowered the charitable sector to strengthen communities and help individuals reach their full, unique potential. In the coming weeks and months, we’ll be sharing stories of charitable efforts – informed and inspired by the values of liberty, opportunity and personal responsibility – that are addressing a variety of social challenges where other efforts, including government-led ones, have underdelivered.
As we celebrate National School Choice Week, we are highlighting some worthy organizations, initiatives and donors seeking to expand educational opportunities for all.
Philanthropy Roundtable believes every American should have the freedom to reach his or her full, unique potential and achieve economic security. The Roundtable supports organizations and initiatives that eliminate barriers Read more…
Philanthropists with a passion for exceptional education are leading the school choice movement by building a rich variety of schools based on the core values of high expectations, empowerment and opportunity for all students.
In the latest episode of Philanthropy Roundtable’s “Doers to Donors” series, Roundtable President and CEO Elise Westhoff interviewed Maureen Hackett, co-founder and president of the Hackett Family Foundation, and her daughter Kelly Hackett, who serves as the foundation’s vice president.