NEW YORK, January 21, 2025 – Moore Philanthropy is thrilled to announce that Maurice Stinnett, MA, PhD, has joined the Board of Directors for its public charity or 501(c)(3) exempt entity.
Dr. Stinnett brings to Moore Philanthropy expertise in global leadership, strategic planning, communication, and organizational transformation, as well as inclusion and equity across the corporate, nonprofit, and education sectors. He is a dynamic public speaker who fiercely advocates for equity and inclusion. Prior to this, he served as the inaugural Global Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Warner Music Group, where he was recognized on their “Billboard Power List,” which ranks the most influential people in the music industry.
Previously, Dr. Stinnett made history as the first Black man to be appointed Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion for an NBA team in his work for BSE Global, owner of Barclays Center and the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets.
“Dr. Stinnett will be a wonderful addition to the leadership team,” said Yvonne Moore, Founder and Managing Director of Moore Philanthropy. “His experience will propel our mission forward to help our clients tackle the world’s most significant challenges. We are excited to begin our work together toward a better and more inclusive tomorrow in the philanthropic space.”
In addition to a doctoral degree in Education and Organizational Leadership from Columbia University, Dr. Stinnett holds a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Bachelor of Arts in Business from Central State University. He is also the recipient of an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Indiana Institute of Technology University, where he gave the commencement address to the graduating class of 2022.
“I am honored to be appointed to the Moore Philanthropy Board of Directors,” said Dr. Stinnett. “Moore Philanthropy is on the cutting edge of a new vision for philanthropy, supporting new changemakers and providing financial tools to create systemic change, build influence, and foster generational wealth, particularly among communities of color. I am excited to become a part of this work.”
Moore Philanthropy is a Black-owned and women-led philanthropic advisory firm, intermediary, and public charity dedicated to providing strategic philanthropic services to individuals, families, and organizations both in the U.S. and globally. Moore Philanthropy’s mission is to offer agile, expansive support to changemakers tackling the world’s significant challenges, with a vision deeply rooted in reversing underinvestment in communities of color, enhancing their influence, and fostering generational wealth.
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