Consulting firm specializing in philanthropic program development and support, grantee convening, executive leadership support, non-profit organizational development and fundraising strategy. - Current and Former Clients: Kataly Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Movement Strategy Center, Justice Funders, National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy, Neighborhood Funders Group, Proteus Fund, Kapor Center for Social Impact, San Francisco Foundation, Progressive Era Project, Council on Foundations, The Utility Reform Network, EBASE, Working Partnerships USA. - Projects have included: - Development and implementation of new philanthropic program for family foundation. - Research to support diverse hiring practices in the field of philanthropy. - Design and facilitation of convenings/retreats for foundation grantees and non-profit clients. - Coordination of regional grantee network - Foundation docket write-ups - Market analysis of philanthropic infrastructure organizations, including CEO interviews. - Local coordination of campaign to encourage foundations to support underserved communities and advocacy efforts. - Assessment of $5 million campaign launched by foundation client, including stakeholder interviews, surveys and final report. - Executive Leadership support for Foundation clients, including acting as thought partner, writing projects, representation on committees, etc. - Design of workshop sessions for philanthropy conference for foundation client. - Interim Managing Director for non-profit client, including staff management, fundraising and organizational development support. - Grant writing for non-profit clients.

Executive Director of national public foundation and donor education provider. During tenure organization produced “Legacy & Innovation: A Guidebook for Families on Social Change Philanthropy” and initial development of “Essentials for Diversity In Giving,” program providing donor education tailored to donors of color.

Managed program development, staffing and fundraising for development of international program of nation’s largest community organization of low-income families, including opening of offices in Peru and Mexico.

Created donor engagement and education programs for national community of progressive donors, including donor salons; collaborative giving programs; educational briefings; young donor programs; and donor delegation to World Social Forum in Brazil.

Director of Development and Marketing, 1999-2001 - managed team responsible for private fund raising of $5 million+ for organization providing services to people living with HIV/AIDS and other critical illnesses.Direct Marketing Manager, 1996-1999Donor Relations Coordinator, 1994-1996