Steve Toben is the principal of Toben Consulting, an advisory service for donors and family foundations. He specializes in philanthropy addressed to climate change. Previously, Toben served as president of the Flora Family Foundation (FFF) in Menlo Park, California, which was widely recognized for grantmaking to support early-stage climate ventures. Before joining the staff of FFF, Toben directed the program on the environment at the William & Flora Hewlett Foundation. In addition to his consulting practice, Toben sits on the board of the Growald Climate Fund, supports the Climate Action Lab of the donor advisory organization Forward Global, and serves on the steering committee of the 1.5° Climate Strategies Group.