Robin Saunders

As Grants Manager for Institutional Giving, Robin works closely with the Director of Institutional Giving to develop strategies to secure new grants, steward existing relationships, maintain current foundation and government funding, and cultivate new institutional support.

Robin brings more than 15 years of non-profit management experience to her role. Prior to joining Human Rights First, Robin served as the Director of Operations and Grants Administration at the Innovation Studio of Manhattanville, where she aligned the organization's mission with strategic plans for fundraising initiatives.

Robin is a graduate of Columbia University Graduate School of Business' Institute for Not-for-Profit Management. She completed her undergraduate degree at Wesleyan University. As an extension of her professional career, Robin is committed to volunteering in her community. When not spending time with her family, Robin can be found swimming or listening to Spanish guitar and classical jazz.