DonorBridge

The story behind the bridge

Founded in 2019 with a single conviction

DonorBridge was born from a simple observation: the gap between those who want to give and those who need help is not one of resources — it is one of trust and connection.

Our founder, Isabelle Fontaine, spent over a decade working in humanitarian aid and watched countless well-intentioned donations evaporate in administrative overhead or reach the wrong hands. She built DonorBridge to be the infrastructure layer that donors deserve: visible, accountable, and deeply effective.

Today, DonorBridge operates across 38 countries, has distributed over $2.8 million to verified causes, and maintains a 96.3% beneficiary reach rate — one of the highest in the sector.

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The world does not lack generosity. It lacks the infrastructure to make generosity effective.

— Isabelle Fontaine, Founder

Our core values

Radical Transparency

Every dollar is tracked and reported. Our open financial reports show exactly where your money goes — down to the last cent.

Local Partnership

We work alongside established local organisations who understand their communities' needs far better than any outsider.

Lasting Impact

We favour sustainable projects over quick fixes — initiatives that build capacity and endure long after the initial funding.

Human Dignity

Our beneficiaries are partners, not recipients. Their voices shape every project from design to evaluation.

People behind the mission

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Isabelle Fontaine

Founder & Executive Director

Former UNICEF field coordinator with 14 years building aid infrastructure across West Africa and Southeast Asia.

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Kwame Asante-Mensah

Director of Operations

Supply chain specialist who redesigned distribution networks for three major NGOs before joining DonorBridge.

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Léa Marchetti

Head of Partnerships

Impact investor turned philanthropist, connecting corporations with causes that align with their values.

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Tariq Hamdouni

Chief Transparency Officer

Certified public accountant who pioneered open-book financial reporting standards for nonprofit organisations.

Join us on the bridge

Whether you give $5 or $5,000, your contribution joins a movement of thousands building a more equitable world.

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