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Samantha
Heffner

Passionate About Inspiring Others

Sam is a Certified Nonprofit Board Strategist, Talent Officer and accomplished Attorney with over 15 years of experience in structured finance, recruiting, hiring, and extensive fundraising and governance in the nonprofit sector. As a natural facilitator and communicator, she is skilled at leading teams, stakeholders, and partners through legal issues, Board governance best practices, and inclusive growth strategies. 

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In her role as Advisory Board Chair to IAVA, she provides ongoing advice and solutions to the CEO and COO.  Sam is a persistent and motivated advocate for underserved populations and a consultant to a variety of other nonprofit institutions promoting greater social good.

Presence​

  • ​Presentation to the Spence School, "Empowering and Supporting America's Post-9/11 Veterans" (January 17, 2017) 

  • Moderator, NYC Bar Association presentation by Prof. Dana Brakman Reiser, "Current Trends in Social Enterprise Law"  (March 16, 2021)

  • Yale Alumni Nonpofit Network Panel, "Getting Involved in Nonprofit Governance" (June 29, 2021)

  • Co-Chair of NYC Bar Association CLE event, "Hot Topics in Not-for-Profit Law" (November 5, 2021)

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