Dave Oberkircher Future Leaders Fund

Funder: The Council Foundation (501(c)(3) charitable and educational organization)

Established: January 2018

Purpose: Crowdsource new ideas and backing from colleagues and friends in the insurance community to expand The Council Foundation's impact and honor the legacy of Dave Oberkircher, a prominent figure in the employee benefits industry.

About Dave Oberkircher:

• Died October 30, 2016 after a two-year battle with glioblastoma
• Oversaw Trion's acquisition by Marsh & McLennan Agency
• Known for embodying true leadership values and beliefs
• Was an entrepreneur, father, businessman, community leader, athlete, and philanthropist
• Touched countless people in the employee benefits industry

Fund Goals:

• Expand awareness, engagement in, and financial support of The Council Foundation's philanthropic work
• Attract dynamic talent into commercial insurance brokerage careers
• Extend Foundation's reach in supporting brokerages recruiting interns as full-time hires
• Provide a "lab" for learning how The Council Foundation can help brokerages build progressive, inclusive workplace cultures with diversity of thought

How Funds Are Used:

• All money serves as working capital to support and expand The Council Foundation's overall mission
• Supports the Scholarship Program and internship recruitment initiatives
• Funds broader talent development efforts in the commercial insurance brokerage industry

Fund Operator: The Council Foundation

Contact Information:

• Name: Katie Consoli
• Email: [email protected]
• Address: 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20004
• Phone: 202.783.4400

Donation/Support Process

This fund operates as a crowdsourcing initiative for donations and support rather than a traditional grant application.

How to Support the Fund:

1. Contribute a donation to honor Dave Oberkircher's legacy
2. Support The Council Foundation's work in talent development and recruitment
3. Help expand the Foundation's reach in the insurance industry

Tax Benefits:

• The Council Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization
• Contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law
• Tax Identification #: 52-1811691

For More Information:

• Contact Katie Consoli at [email protected]
• Phone: 202.783.4400
• Address: 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20004