New York, Dec. 18, 2025 – Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) is pleased to welcome Sara Davis, Michael Major, Tony Pickett, and Amber Randolph to its Board of Directors. The board members bring substantial track records of organizational and social impact along with deep expertise in economic development, community leadership, philanthropy, technology, and finance.

“We are thrilled that Amber, Mike, Sara, and Tony are joining the Board. Strengthening communities has been a central focus of their varied and accomplished careers,” said Georgette Wong, NFF Board Chair. “They will help us advance our vision of shared prosperity, where communities have the capital, community assets, and agency to thrive.”

Sara Davis is the Head of Grantmaking and Philanthropic Services at Hillspire LLC, an integrated family office management company serving the investments, foundations, and activities of Eric and Wendy Schmidt and family. Previously, Sara was the Director of Grantmaking Operations, Insight, and Learning at the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. Sara is currently a member of the advisory board for the Center for Effective Philanthropy and is a previous board member for Northern California Grantmakers and PEAK Grantmaking. She was previously co-chair of the True Cost Initiative focused on improving philanthropic practices for financial management and capacity in the nonprofit sector.

Michael Major is the Founder and acting Executive Director of Called To Serve Community Development Corporation in North Philadelphia, and the Interim Pastor of the historic Zion Baptist Church located in North Philadelphia. Mike is also a Senior Technology Business Analyst and Software Development Manager for Susquehanna International Group. The Susquehanna Group of Companies is a global trading and technology company active in financial markets on four continents. Mike is leading the $18 million renovation of a 100+ year-old former church that will be the Rev. Leon H. Sullivan Community Impact Center. He has served as Board President of Philmont Christian Academy and on the board of Mastery Charter Schools.

Tony Pickett is the CEO of Grounded Solutions Network, a national nonprofit focused on equitable and inclusive affordable housing policies and programs, such as community land trusts (CLTs), deed-restricted housing, and inclusionary housing. He has more than 35 years of community development experience with a focus on innovation and social outcomes. Tony’s expertise has been featured in Bloomberg Businessweek, the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Washington Post, and he is a frequent speaker at housing industry convenings, including those hosted by the Federal Home Loan Bank, Urban Land Institute, National League of Cities, National Community Reinvestment Coalition, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, and Habitat for Humanity.

Amber Randolph is Associate Vice President of New Jersey Programs for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), where she leads efforts to advance health equity across the state, with the goal of making New Jersey a place where everyone has the opportunity to live their healthiest possible life. Before RWJF, Amber served as Senior Vice Chancellor of Administration, Economic Development, and Chief Financial Officer at Rutgers University-Newark. She also previously held roles at Deutsche Bank’s Community Finance Group, Primary Care Development Corporation, and Low Income Investment Fund. Amber serves as a volunteer member of the FJC Foundation, a donor-advised fund, and Salvation Army Newark. Past board member service includes the City Parks Foundation, Greater Newark Conservancy, Newark Downtown District, and the Newark Regional Business Partnership.

“Our board members have spent their careers contributing to community wealth and well-being through better housing, education, healthcare, and more,” said Aisha Benson, President and CEO of NFF. “We are grateful for their contributions and look forward to working together during this time of great need and great opportunity.”

The new appointments come as NFF thanks board members whose service is ending but whose contributions will continue to support NFF’s mission, including Ivy Draughan, Chris Iglesias, Hassan Kingsberry, and Gregory Robinson.

More information about our board and staff is available at nff.org/people. If you would like to explore joining our team or partnering in our work, please be in touch at [email protected].