Daniel Kaufman

Daniel Kaufman is the Co-Founder of the One Percent Foundation (OPF), an organization building a broad-based movement of next generation philanthropists (ages 18-39) by making giving accessible, engaging, and meaningful.  Among other things, OPF operates a network of online giving circles that engage participants in an innovative crowd-sourced grantmaking process that empowers participants to fund the ideas and organizations that reflect their passions and perspectives.  OPF’s programs are intended to get Millennials to give generously and thoughtfully, lead their peers and communities, and connect with a broader network of socially-minded peers.  The One Percent Foundation’s work has been featured in national publications including the Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and the Huffington Post.

Daniel is also the Co-Founder of Third Plateau Social Impact Strategies, a consulting firm that specializes in designing and implementing innovative next generation philanthropic engagement opportunities for individuals, non-profits, foundations, and businesses.  Third Plateau works with its clients to maximize the potential of the Millennial Generation to spur innovation and growth.

Prior to working for OPF and Third Plateau, Daniel served as the General Counsel and Director of Governmental Affairs at Revolution Prep LLC, an educational services and products company.  In addition to his day-to-day legal duties, he worked with major foundations and education nonprofits to provide the company’s services to underserved student populations.  Daniel joined Revolution Prep after working in San Francisco as an associate at Heller Ehrman LLP, where he litigated numerous pro bono cases on behalf of the urban poor and immigrants and was actively involved in major impact civil rights litigation.  Formerly, Daniel worked as a Project Manager at the Interfaith Alliance in Washington, DC and as an Eisendrath Legislative Assistant at the Religious Action Center for Reform Judaism, covering issues including international aid, economic justice, access to quality education, civil rights, and election reform.

Daniel serves on the Council on Foundation’s Next Generation Task Force, the Advisory Boards of the Fast Forward Fund and the Sacramento Generosity Project, and on the Boards of Directors of the Tutorpedia Foundation and SafeGround Sacramento.

Daniel is a graduate of Stanford University and the UCLA School of Law.  He lives in Sacramento with his wife, Talia, and two children, Mia and Eli.

“I am a Social Citizen because I believe broad-based community participation and engagement is the key to unlocking our generation’s potential.”