Samantha
Heffner
Passionate About Inspiring Others
Sam is a Certified Nonprofit Board Strategist, Talent Officer and accomplished Attorney with over 20 years of experience in structured finance, recruiting, hiring, and extensive fundraising and governance in the nonprofit sector. As a natural facilitator and communicator, she is skilled at leading teams, stakeholders, and partners through legal issues, Board governance best practices, and inclusive growth strategies.
Sam is a persistent and motivated advocate for underserved populations and a consultant to a variety of other nonprofit institutions promoting greater social good.
Presence
Moderator, NYC Bar Association presentation by Prof. Dana Brakman Reiser, "Current Trends in Social Enterprise Law" (March 16, 2021)
Yale Alumni Nonpofit Network Panel, "Getting Involved in Nonprofit Governance" (June 29, 2021)
Co-Chair of NYC Bar Association CLE event, "Hot Topics in Not-for-Profit Law" (November 5, 2021)
Panelist, NYU Law School Grunin Social Enterprise Conference, (June 3, 2024)
Moderator, NYC Bar Association, "Hot Topics in Family Office Philanthropy" (June 12, 2025)