Where does Scott Benson work?

Scott Benson is at Cambiar Education.

What check size does Scott Benson write?

Scott Benson typically writes checks of $100K – $1.5M.

Where did Scott Benson go to school?

Scott Benson studied at Harvard Business School (MBA); The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (BS, Business Administration); Maastricht University (Study Abroad Program in International Business).

Scott Benson

Investor

Investor at Cambiar Education

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

Writes $100K – $1.5M checks · typically $500K

About

Scott Benson serves as Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives & Global Higher Education at Duke University. His career spans district administration, philanthropy, and social impact consulting, with a focus on supporting education leaders and initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for young people.

Experience

Duke UniversityExecutive Director, Strategic Initiatives & Global Higher Educationcurrent2025 — presentDurham, North Carolina, United States
Cambiar EducationLead, Strategy2024 — 2025
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillAdjunct Instructor2021 — 2024Chapel Hill, NC
Trail B LLCFounder2022 — 2024Chapel Hill, NC
NewSchools Venture FundStrategic Advisor2021Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area
NewSchools Venture FundManaging Partner2015 — 2021
Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationSenior Program Officer, Next Generation Learning2013 — 2015
Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationProgram Officer, Next Generation Learning2010 — 2013Greater Seattle Area
District of Columbia Public SchoolsDirector of Strategic Academic Initiatives (Broad Resident)2008 — 2010Washington DC-Baltimore Area
Teach for AmericaMBA Intern, Digital Marketing and Strategy2007Boston, MA
Microsoft Corp.Marketing Manager Intern, Xbox Games2007Greater Seattle Area
The Home DepotOperations Business Analyst2004 — 2006
The Home DepotBusiness Leadership Program2002 — 2004

Skills & more

Philanthropy3Leadership Development22Portfolio Management1Non-profits1Business Strategy17Entrepreneurship4Nonprofits10Program Management14Performance Management8Program Development7Program Evaluation4Fundraising3

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Grant WritingProject ManagementPublic PolicyGrantsPolicy AnalysisSocial EntrepreneurshipData AnalysisChange ManagementStrategyManagementStrategic PlanningAnalysis

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Scott Benson?: Scott Benson serves as Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives & Global Higher Education at Duke University. His career spans district administration, philanthropy, and social impact consulting, with a focus on supporting education leaders and initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for young people.
Where does Scott Benson work?: Scott Benson is at Cambiar Education.
What check size does Scott Benson write?: Scott Benson typically writes checks of $100K – $1.5M.
Where did Scott Benson go to school?: Scott Benson studied at Harvard Business School (MBA); The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (BS, Business Administration); Maastricht University (Study Abroad Program in International Business).

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Also worked at Duke University94

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