President, Lodestar Foundation
Lois Savage is president of the Phoenix-based Lodestar Foundation. After years as a real estate attorney and community volunteer, Savage embarked on a second career in philanthropy. She helped found the Lodestar Foundation and has served as president since its inception in 1999. She also served as the first executive director of Social Venture Partners Arizona, the initial project of Lodestar. Lodestar’s mission is to leverage the growth and impact of philanthropy through two strategies: by supporting organizations and projects that encourage philanthropy; and by supporting long-term nonprofit collaborations to maximize the impact of philanthropic dollars. She holds a B.A. in English from Vassar College, an M.A. in English from Simmons College, and a J.D. from Boston University.