Consulting rooted in care, designed for impact.

    We partner with funders, nonprofits, and movement leaders to align resources, strengthen organizations, and sustain the people doing the work.

    “The most transformative philanthropy doesn’t just fund movements — it trusts them.”

    — Juliet Le

    Satterberg FoundationKandeliaArtsFundAAPIP Seattle

    Philanthropic Strategy & Advising

    Strategic guidance for individual donors, philanthropic families, foundations, and intermediaries seeking to align their giving with values, community leadership, and long-term impact. This work supports funders in clarifying their philanthropic vision, strengthening relationships with community partners, and designing funding strategies that move resources where they are most needed.

    Philanthropic vision & giving strategy designNarrative & messaging strategy for philanthropic initiativesFunding model & grantmaking structure developmentGrantee relationship mapping & ecosystem analysisPortfolio review & philanthropic alignmentParticipatory grantmaking designLearning & evaluation frameworks

    Power, Trust & Philanthropic Practice

    Supporting foundations and funders in shifting culture, power, and grantmaking practices toward trust-based philanthropy. From donors beginning their philanthropic journey to institutional funders seeking to deepen their impact, this work helps align values, identities, and resources with more equitable and relationship-centered funding practices. Through strategic advising and facilitated learning, we guide organizations in shifting both culture and operations—from reporting requirements to decision-making power—to better reflect the principles of trust-based philanthropy.

    Support May Include

    Values & identity mapping for donors & philanthropic leaders

    Giving strategy & philanthropic vision development

    Power analysis & decision-making review

    Reporting & grantmaking process simplification

    Organizational culture & strategy alignment

    Board & staff workshops or retreats

    Advocacy strategy & ecosystem mapping

    Field building & movement-aligned funding approaches

    Policy-adjacent strategy & funder education

    Cross-sector coordination & alignment

    Movement Infrastructure & Strategic Convening

    We support organizations, networks, and movements to strengthen their internal capacity while designing spaces where collaboration, strategy, and shared learning can emerge. Our work often includes designing intentional gatherings that bring together practitioners, funders, and community leaders to deepen relationships and move collective work forward.

    Support May Include

    Convening & gathering design (retreats, summits, 10–500 participants)

    Cohort & community of practice design

    Collaborative network & partnership design

    Field strategy & ecosystem mapping

    Leadership development & facilitation

    Operational & organizational assessment

    Healing justice integration

    Team wellness & sustainability practices

    How an engagement unfolds.

    Step One

    Listen & Learn

    Deep discovery conversations to understand your organization’s history, values, aspirations, and the communities you serve.

    Step Two

    Design & Align

    Co-create a strategy that honors what’s already working while building new frameworks for equity, trust, and impact.

    Step Three

    Implement & Sustain

    Walk alongside your team through implementation, providing ongoing support, reflection, and adaptation as the work evolves.

    Ready to begin?

    Every engagement starts with a conversation. Tell us about your organization and the change you’re seeking.

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