Advising Vision

I’ve had the privilege of knowing and collaborating with hundreds of organizers and social justice leaders from around the world. Whether we met in New York City, rural America, Uganda, India, or Cambodia, the folks I worked with always named the lack of resources as the #1 impediment to their ability to reach their goals. The resources they were able to access were often far below what was actually needed, and almost always required onerous compliance and reporting requirements. 

For organizers and leaders on the ground, this cycle of increasingly being asked to do more with less, is taking its toll. Frontline leaders and organizations are burnt out, and frustrated by the ways that philanthropy is undermining their efficacy. But it doesn’t have to be this way. There is more than enough wealth to resource our movements. We can choose to move differently, and recalibrate how we give. 

My Advising Approach

I've raised over $100 million, and directed 90% of those resources to grassroots organizations and movements. Utilizing my background and expertise in social justice philanthropy, I advise philanthropic institutions and wealthy individuals on how to move resources abundantly to social justice movements. Through deep listening, curiosity, compassion, and data-driven strategy, I assist institutions and individuals in gaining clarity on how to wield their wealth and resources as powerful tools in service of our collective liberation, embodying trust and accountability to movements in the process.

In this area of my practice, I also design tailored political education curricula to help donors and funders build a deeper understanding and analysis of social justice issues and social justice philanthropy.

The Offering

  • I work with individuals, families, and foundations to:

    • Design giving plans and strategies rooted in trust-based philanthropy and accountability to grassroots social justice movements

    • Facilitate strategic planning retreats and on-going discussions that help reimagine your relationship to money and wealth, and (re)develop frameworks rooted in social justice principles that govern your grantmaking and philanthropic practices

    • Prepare meticulously researched grantee recommendations for giving portfolios that are in line with your values and goals, and advance support for social justice movements

    • Develop relationships with grantees grounded in trust and accountability

    • Provide opportunities to learn and collaborate with other social justice-minded philanthropic peers, networks, or institutions

    • Packages are customized to meet your needs

  • I work with public and private foundations, donor and funder networks, and small groups to:

    • Design tailored political education curricula to help build a deeper understanding and analysis of social justice issues and social justice philanthropy

    • Facilitate trainings and workshops to build a toolkit of how to organize other wealthy individuals and institutions to move their money to grassroots movements

    • Packages are customized to meet your needs

How I Operate

  • I take great care to get to know people deeply to understand their unique strengths and gifts, and I’m skilled at helping people unlock their greatest potential.

  • I have honed a process to working that is ambitious AND centers rest and well-being. I’m skilled at working with people from a variety of race, gender, and class backgrounds, and know how to work with folks who, like me, may be neurodivergent or managing chronic illness and/or disability.

  • I provide direct feedback to help root people more fully into their context, and have the tools and insight they need to overcome challenges and succeed.

  • I love learning, and collect and develop resources that can support people in their work, learning, and leadership journeys.