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

