Liz Borer

Board Member
Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies

Liz Borer is an attorney with over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector.

Liz serves as General Counsel and Secretary of Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies, where she works closely with the boards, committees, and leadership team to fulfill legal responsibilities and advance mission-driven strategies.

Liz also practiced law at a firm in Minneapolis where she represented nonprofit organizations, businesses, and Native American nations on employment law and governance issues.

During law school, Liz clerked for the Office of the Minnesota Attorney General, serving the health, antitrust, and charities divisions. Earlier in her career, she worked as an advocate for survivors of gender-based violence.

Liz enjoys family adventures, sometimes racing to keep up with her energetic kids while learning to mountain bike, play soccer, and snowboard alongside them.

Latest from Liz Borer

  1. Story
    Liz Borer: Lessons to my younger self
    The Ann Bancroft Foundation, a girls empowerment organization, welcomes Liz Borer as a new board member in 2026. Below, Liz shares three lessons she's learned through her years of experience.