About GDI Solutions

GDI Solutions (GDIS) was founded in 2022 as a sole member-controlled 501(c)(3). Our mission: to create a more efficient and innovative development ecosystem that better catalyzes impact at scale. As the philanthropy landscape continues to evolve, donors are increasingly looking for strategic partners to support their grantmaking activities. On the other side, high-impact initiatives are looking for a trusted sponsor to facilitate access to funds and, in many cases, comprehensive, affordable, and trustworthy support with their operations. 

GDIS helps to fill those gaps for both donors and initiatives, providing fiscal sponsorship support from a mission-aligned organization that understands the need for flexibility, agility, and efficiency for early and mid-stage initiatives.

Our Team

Steve Bergen

Executive Director, GDI Solutions

Andrew Stern

Board Chair

Elizabeth VanDerWoude

CFO & Treasurer

Kristi Bottoms

Finance & Accounting Manager

Jessica Frank

Senior Associate, Operations & HR

Habtamu Girma

Manager, Operations & Compliance

Danielle Maxwell

Senior Manager, HR

Lauren Monahan

Manager, Operations & Compliance

Denis Slootsky

Controller

Adrian Tabares

Staff Accountant

Board Members

Wadzi Katsidzira

Board Member

Dr. Omchand Mahdu

Board Member