Jennifer Risher
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| Citizenship | American |
| Education | Connecticut College |
| Occupation | Author, philanthropist |
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| Known for | We Need to Talk: A Memoir About Wealth; co-founding #HalfMyDAF |
Notable work | We Need to Talk: A Memoir About Wealth |
Jennifer Risher is an American author and philanthropist. She is the author of We Need to Talk: A Memoir About Wealth, and the co-founder of #HalfMyDAF, a philanthropic initiative encouraging donor-advised fund holders to give away half of their funds to charitable organizations. Her work focuses on wealth, identity, and philanthropy.
Early life and education
Risher was raised in the Pacific Northwest and graduated from Connecticut College.[1][2]
Career
Risher began her career at Microsoft in the early 1990s, where she worked as a recruiter and later as a product manager.[3] She has described her early experiences at the company—and the financial gains that accompanied Microsoft's growth—as formative in shaping her understanding of wealth and its social impact.[4]
Writing
Risher is the author of We Need to Talk: A Memoir About Wealth (2020), published by Xeno Books[5] The book examines the emotional and relational effects of coming into significant wealth, and it aims to break taboos around discussing money.[6] In interviews and podcasts, she has said that her goal is to "normalize conversations about money" and to help others find meaning and purpose in how they use their resources.[7][4]
Philanthropy and #HalfMyDAF
In 2020, Risher and her husband launched #HalfMyDAF, a campaign that encourages holders of donor-advised funds to donate at least half of their assets to active nonprofits.[8] The initiative was created during the COVID-19 pandemic to help move charitable dollars more quickly into communities in need.[9] According to the organization’s public reports, millions of dollars have since been distributed to thousands of nonprofits across the United States.[10]
Risher has written and spoken publicly about philanthropy, emphasizing transparency and values-based giving.[4] She is also a member of Women Moving Millions, a network of female philanthropists focused on gender equity.[2]
Personal life
Risher is married to David Risher, the chief executive officer of Lyft.[11] The couple live in the San Francisco Bay Area and have two daughters.[3]
Works
- We Need to Talk: A Memoir About Wealth (2020)[12]
References
- ↑ "Jennifer Risher – Biography". JenniferRisher.com. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Meet Jen Risher". Women Moving Millions. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Rational Reminder Podcast Episode 145 – Jennifer Risher". Rational Reminder. 15 April 2021. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Author, philanthropist Jennifer Risher gets candid about wealth creation". Crain Currency. 2023. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ↑ "We Need to Talk: A Memoir About Wealth". JenniferRisher.com. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ↑ "Jennifer Risher featured on Rational Reminder Podcast". Red Hen Press. 2020. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ↑ "The Aspiriant Podcast – Jennifer Risher". Aspiriant. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ↑ "About #HalfMyDAF". HalfMyDAF.com. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ↑ "#HalfMyDAF Impact Report 2023". HalfMyDAF.com. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ↑ "HalfMyDAF: An Innovator Inspiring More Giving". The Giving List Women. 2024. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ↑ https://investor.lyft.com/governance/management/default.aspx
- ↑ Sullivan, Paul (2020-09-11). "Four Questions to Help Demystify Your Relationship With Money". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-04-26.
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