Nicholas (Nick) Tedesco is the president and CEO of the National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP). NCFP serves as a hub of learning, connection, and collaboration designed to equip and activate a community of families to be attentive philanthropic stewards. Tedesco is a passionate advocate for philanthropy and brings more than a decade of experience partnering with donors and their families to establish and meet their giving goals.

Prior to joining NCFP, Tedesco served as a senior advisor in the J.P. Morgan Philanthropy Centre where he provided clients with insights and services to help meet their philanthropic objectives through innovative advice, thought leadership, and opportunities for learning and collaboration.

Previously, Nick served as a relationship manager at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, where he helped launch the Giving Pledge—an effort led by Bill Gates, Melinda French Gates, and Warren Buffett to encourage the world’s wealthiest individuals and families to commit the majority of their wealth to philanthropy. In this role, Tedesco managed relationships with current and prospective members of the pledge, as well as their staff members and advisors. Nick began his career in the social sector as the deputy director of the Children’s Health Forum.

Tedesco was named to the inaugural Chronicle of Philanthropy 40 Under 40 ranking in 2016 and The Nonprofit Times Power & Influence List in 2024 and 2026. Inside Philanthropy named Tedesco as the Best Guide to Family Philanthropy in 2023.

Tedesco received a BA from Villanova University.