Robin

Robin Powers is a seasoned democracy and accountability advocate with over 20 years of experience across the nonprofit sector. As Deputy Director of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), she spent a decade leading investigative efforts that shaped national conversations—her reports garnered coverage from the Washington Post, New York Times, CNN, MSNBC, and ABC News.

Today, Robin specializes in connecting donors to organizations that align with their values and ambitions. She understands what moves the needle on government accountability, election protection, and democracy issues, and she knows how to match philanthropic capital with organizations positioned to create real change. Her expertise spans grantmaking strategy, landscape analysis, and scaling impact—helping both funders and organizations maximize their effectiveness.

Through her own consulting practice, Robin now serves dozens of nonprofits and grantmakers, providing strategic guidance tailored to their unique missions and goals.