Your philanthropy journey
Philanthropy is full of opportunities to back inspiring, dedicated people and organisations working for social change. Finding your place in that world can be deeply rewarding, although the sheer number of choices about how and where to give can feel daunting at first.
Whether you’re wondering where to begin or ready to take your giving further, I can help you explore your options, make informed decisions and put them into action.
Tailored support & advice
You might be exploring philanthropy for the first time, looking for a clearer direction or facing a particular decision. Find the route that fits where you are now.
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Explore what matters to you, learn about the areas you want to support and develop a practical approach to giving – on your own or together as a family.
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Review your strategy, strengthen your grant-making or work through questions about family involvement and what comes next.
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Bring independent philanthropy expertise into your work with clients, or explore tailored training for your team.
Good philanthropy starts with you, but it doesn’t stop there
Your values, experiences and interests are one starting point. The other is the world you hope to make a difference in: the people, communities and organisations already working for change.
Bringing these two discoveries together helps you shape an approach to philanthropy that is personal, informed and practical.
1. Discover Yourself
What matters to you, and what role do you want philanthropy to play in your life or family? We make space to explore before rushing to answers.
2. Discover the Landscape
What is happening in the areas you care about? Learn from charities, communities, leaders, experts and evidence, and discover approaches you may not have considered.
3. Plan
Bring what matters to you together with what you have learned. Decide what to support, how to give and the part you want to play.
4. Act
Put your plan into practice, whether that means identifying organisations, making grants, building relationships or involving your family.
5. Learn & Grow
What is happening, and what are you learning? Your philanthropy can develop as your knowledge, relationships and interests grow.
Support that fits what you need
You don’t have to follow every stage in order. You might need help getting started, support with a particular project or someone alongside you as your giving develops.
I can be a translator when the language and choices are unfamiliar, and a bridge to the people and organisations working in the areas you care about. Whatever my role, the advice is independent and shaped around your circumstances.
Start with a conversation
You don’t need to arrive with a plan or all the answers. Book a free, confidential 30-minute consultation with me to talk about what’s brought you here and explore whether I can help.