Douglas Haynes

As a non-profit organization, the Council of Jewish Federations (CJF) is committed to making the world a better place. As an independent consultant, Doug Haynes brings that same passion to his work and doesn’t just see it as a job. It’s who he is and what drives him.

As Managing Partner of Council Advisors, Doug leads the firm’s efforts with non-profits in strategy, growth planning, leadership development, and organizational transformation. He has worked with dozens of organizations, from small local non-profits to large national organizations like Habitat for Humanity International and United Way Worldwide.

Philanthropist

Doug Haynes was born in New York to a Jewish family. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Yale Law School, and after graduating from law school, he worked for a large law firm in New York City. In 1982, he started his practice specializing in estate planning and business succession. He supported the creation of the AIDS memorial at the National Mall in Washington D.C., the United Way campaign, and his wife’s charity to raise money for breast cancer research. Haynes is also active on TV as a commentator on various news shows, including Good Morning America, Today Show, The O’Reilly Factor, and CNN’s Crossfire with Keith Olbermann and Newt Gingrich (2002).

Doug Haynes Advice Would You Give Your Younger Self?

Doug Haynes is a passionate philanthropist. He has given over $100 million to charity through his family foundation. He is a member of the board of directors of the Council on Foundations, a non-profit that advises foundations and major donors. His advice to his younger self would be: “Be patient.” Haynes says he didn’t give away all his money right away because he had to “build relationships” with foundations before getting funding for projects.

The most important thing you can do to make a difference in the world is to give money to charity. Donate money and time to organizations that are doing good things and help them grow. This will allow them to help others in need. You should never give money if you don’t have it because the government may take it from you or tax you on it.