Philanthropy reaches its full potential as a partner in implementing climate solutions that support the equitable global transition to a net zero economy.
To radically increase the amount of climate philanthropy being provided by U.S. foundations, family offices, and individuals. In pursuing this mission, we will focus on under-leveraged solutions, historically disadvantaged communities, and high-risk geographies that are facing the worst climate impacts.
Randall Kempner is the founding executive director of the Climate Philanthropy Catalyst Coalition, a network of philanthropic support organizations dedicated to promoting more, and more effective, climate philanthropy. He is also president of Prosperity Strategies, a consultancy focused on sustainable economic development and philanthropy.
Randall recently worked as Senior Advisor to the Aspen Institute Energy and Environment Program, where he focused on “climate-smart money”, the intersection of climate action and philanthropy, investment, and economic development. While at Aspen, he authored a guide for climate philanthropists: Funding Climate Action: Pathways for Philanthropy. Previously, he was CEO of the Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation, a Texas-based grantmaking foundation that seeks innovative solutions for environmental problems. He is the founding executive director of the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs, a global network of organizations focused on supporting small and growing businesses in emerging markets.
Randall graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with an MBA and a Master of Public Affairs and earned his bachelor’s degree in government from Harvard College. He presently serves on the advisory boards of the United States Millennium Challenge Corporation and the LBJ School of Public Affairs. He is a co-founder of the Central Texas Climate Philanthropy Collaborative and board chair of the Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund, a place-based family foundation in his hometown of Galveston, Texas.
