David S. Routh is a respected philanthropic and investment leader with a distinguished career in nonprofit development and wealth management. He currently serves as President of New Republic Partners, where he guides the firm’s executive strategy and offers philanthropic planning advice to clients seeking to align their investments with meaningful impact. David also serves on the board and executive committee of New Republic’s holding company.

Prior to this role, David served as Vice Chancellor for Development at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 2013 to 2022. During his tenure, he led the $5 billion “Campaign for Carolina”, one of the largest university fundraising campaigns in U.S. history. His leadership transformed UNC’s donor engagement strategy, strengthened advancement infrastructure, and positioned the university as a national leader in public higher education fundraising.

David also brings significant private sector experience from his time at U.S. Trust, Bank of America’s Private Wealth Management division, where he advised ultra-high-net-worth clients. His background spans both individual and institutional giving, including extensive work with family offices, corporate foundations, and higher education institutions.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Religious Studies from UNC-Chapel Hill and serves on the boards of the Eshelman Institute for Innovation, Morehead-Cain Foundation, Bishop’s Episcopal School, and others.

MAI Foundation is supported by his strategic insight in philanthropic engagement, campaign planning, and institutional partnership development, furthering the organization’s goals of sustainable health and education access across Africa.