Peter Laugharn of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation: A Visionary Approach to Global Philanthropy and Impact

The Business of Giving

I’m Denver Frederick, the host of The Business of Giving. My guest today is Peter Laugharn, CEO of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, one of the largest family foundations in the United States.

Under Peter’s leadership, the Foundation has doubled its grantmaking capacity and expanded its focus across seven core initiatives, tackling issues from homelessness and foster youth in the U.S. to safe drinking water and refugee support globally. He brings a refreshing perspective on progress in philanthropy, saying:

“We never completely fail, and we never completely succeed. We take it apart, rework it, and keep going.”

With this mindset, Peter is guiding the Hilton Foundation to build sustainable and systemic impact by partnering with communities and empowering local leaders. Join me now as we explore his mission-driven approach and the transformative work of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.