Building trust-based working relationships is my top priority as a colleague, grantmaker, and manager. I am grateful to have worked with so many talented teammates from diverse backgrounds.
I have been fortunate to provide grant support and be a champion for so many incredible organizations and thoughtful leaders
Executive Director, RepresentWomen
I am so grateful for the work that Tyler has done to build community and capacity within the democracy reform movement. Tyler is a thoughtful listener, an excellent sounding board, a strategic thinker, and a highly skilled ally who has helped to bring cohesion to a group of reformers who often have divergent theories of change. Tyler has a gift for playing many roles at once -- he is an exceptional coach, an encouraging teammate, and a visionary leader."
CEO, Issue One
"Tyler is both a big-picture thinker and a sweat-the-small-stuff implementer. His careful listening, combined with his broad range of experiences in the nonprofit field, make him an excellent partner to think through ideas, big and small. And to lay plans to make those ideas realities.”
Senior Advisor for Advancement, Issue One
"Tyler brings sharp strategic thinking, deep knowledge of the civic and philanthropic landscape, and the rare ability to translate complicated ideas into messages that resonate. Tyler helped us navigate complex questions and frame our work for the right audiences. He's thoughtful, collaborative, and genuinely committed to doing the work. Tyler is a true asset to the democracy field and a treasure to have in your corner."
I have been fortunate to provide grant support and be a champion for so many incredible organizations and thoughtful leaders
Founder, Galvanize Public Relations
"Tyler's ability to navigate complex challenges with creativity and focus, while fostering strong relationships, makes him an invaluable asset to any team. As a consultant, it can be difficult to truly feel part of a team, but that was not the case working with Tyler. His knack for building strong relationships—both within the team and with external stakeholders—makes him an invaluable asset to any organization or cause."
Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
"I have worked with many foundations and philanthropists, and I can tell you that Tyler Fisher is tops. He has been instrumental in supporting a range of organizations who were studying intense political polarization... I really appreciate that he understands that different organizations have different roles to play in this process...On a personal level, I quite like Tyler. He's smart, funny, and he has a big heart. I'm thankful to know him.
Governance Program Director, R Street
"Tyler does a fantastic job of blending high-level, strategic thinking with the detail-oriented approach needed to actually get the job done.
As a partner in the policy reform space, his responsiveness and thoughtfulness makes him a pleasure to work alongside."
Recruiting, developing, and supporting talented colleagues has been the greatest joy of my career
Research & Outreach Director, Unite America
"Tyler has taught me professional and programmatic skills you can’t put a price tag on, and led a team with regular glimmers of inspiration, humility, and necessary ppragmatism. I owe so much of my growth and development to his coaching, for which I’ll be forever grateful... What’s more, he’s one of the most caring and compassionate people that I’ve ever worked with, and invests deeply in relationships with colleagues and peers."
Consultant & Experienced Grantmaker
"Tyler is the rare grantmaker who balances rigorous analysis and genuine empathy. He builds authentic relationships with grantees while always pushing for meaningful impact. Any team would be lucky to have his analytical mind and collaborative approach."
Owner, Small Business Social
"Tyler saw skills and motivations in me that other leaders had missed and elevated me into my first full-time position in politics at what became Unite America. Tyler led a nimble but highly impactful team and brought tech tools and growth tactics from the tech industry into the political reform space."
Principal, RL Insights
"Tyler is a strategic thinker with a holistic approach to his work that sets him apart. I've seen how this approach allows him to advance legislative and ballot campaigns around the country while challenging the assumptions of the field in ways that improve our understanding of solutions to critical policy problems...Tyler's strengths are grant and vendor management, partnership-building, campaign strategy, public affairs research, organizational leadership, and more."
Founder, One4Four
"Tyler brings a rare energy, passion, and skill to everything he commits to — a combination I have encountered few times across the past decade working with him on multiple projects and ventures. His attention to detail is second to none I have worked with; no aspect of a project is left unchecked, and the standard of work he delivers is consistently thorough, thoughtful, and of the highest quality."
Former VP of Ops & People, Unite America
"Simply put, Tyler is a powerhouse—a truly exceptional human being and one of the most capable, productive operators I’ve ever worked with (easily in the top two).
Tyler’s moral compass is rock solid. His expertise in the democracy reform space is unmatched, as are the strong relationships he’s built and maintained with leaders and funders across the field."
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Founder, Cole Frederking Legacy Foundation
"When we reached out for help, Tyler answered the call and miraculously had all of the answers to our questions. He had been in our shoes before, understood what we were trying to accomplish, and was unbelievably generous with his knowledge and time. Tyler swung into action, met with us on numerous occasions, guided us when we needed it, and rolled up his sleeves to take on some of the more challenging elements. "
Founder & Coach, Civic Courage Lab
"Tyler has chosen to use his hurt to transform our healthcare (sick-care) system, build systems of empathy and support, and speak vulnerable truths such that his experience can serve others.
Since our time together, I have watched him take action. Tyler is a master operative - whip-smart, incisive, and strategic, with a heart as big as his brain. Any team would be lucky to have his analytical mind and collaborative approach."
Development & Operations Manager, Mental Health Colorado
"At Mental Health Colorado, we are truly grateful for the passion and dedication Tyler brings to health advocacy. He has courageously offered his voice both at the Capitol and at MHC events to help end health-based discrimination in Colorado. Tyler is a compelling writer and speaker with a special skill for connecting with his audience."
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