Natalie Rekstad

Superpower: Combining strategic insight with philanthropic passion to help secure transformative, sustainable funding for global NGOs.

Natalie Rekstad is the Founder and CEO of Black Fox Global, an award-winning global fundraising firm dedicated to accelerating the social sector’s effectiveness in solving complex global challenges. As a Certified B Corporation, Black Fox Global measures its success by the triple bottom line of people, planet, and profit. 

With a deep commitment to social impact, Natalie has been honored by Conscious Company Media as a “World Changing Woman in Conscious Business.” Her firm has also been recognized as a B Corp “Best for the World” Honoree in the Changemaker category. 

Beyond her professional endeavors, Natalie is an active member of Women Moving Millions, a gender-lens angel investor, and a member of the Founders Pledge. She serves on the Advisory Board of Ashoka WISE and has been a delegate and contributor to the Skoll World Forum, the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women, and the World Economic Forum. 

Natalie is also an award-winning children’s book creator. Her book, “The Secret Adventures of Anonymouse,” focuses on philanthropy and social-emotional learning for young readers. The book is translated into over a dozen languages worldwide, reaching millions of children through social-emotional learning curricula. 

Based in Paris, France, Natalie continues to lead initiatives that drive meaningful social change.

Speaking Engagements

Black Fox Global strategists share their passion, experience, and skills through workshops and speaking engagements on the national stage and beyond. Natalie Rekstad, Founder/Chief Executive Officer, has been featured speakers with the following organizations: