About the Center
Our mission is to strengthen civil society by conducting programs and activities that increase the knowledge and efficacy of America’s nonprofit organizations, charitable foundations, and individual donors. Originally founded in 2021 as a project of AmPhil, the Center became an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 2024.
Our Mission
The Center for Civil Society (C4CS) stands on the frontlines of the fight to restore American civil society. We exist to unshackle principled organizations and multiply the impact of philanthropic giving by providing the practical training and thought leadership for principled nonprofits to achieve their visions so all can realize the freedom and opportunity we were created to enjoy.
Our Staff
Caitlin Nocera
Director of Events
Lorna Bernhoft
Senior Writer & Managing Editor, Philanthropy Daily
Austin Detwiler
Editor-in-Chief,
Philanthropy Daily
Jeremy Beer
Senior Fellow & Host of GDT Podcast
Jack Fowler
Senior Fellow
Doug Schneider
Senior Fellow
Our Board of Directors
Tom Riley
President,
The Connelly Foundation
Pete Peterson
Dean, School of Public Policy,
Pepperdine University
Bridgett Wagner
Executive Director,
Feulner Institute at The Heritage Foundation
John Coleman
Managing Partner,
Sovereign’s Capital
Matt Gerken
Partner, AmPhil
Liz Palla
Partner, AmPhil
Josh Owens
Partner, AmPhil