Who We Are

Our shared purpose and passion are to realize the potential of philanthropy as an engine for systems change, and advance equity and opportunity for all.

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Mission & Vision

Our shared purpose and passion are to realize the potential of philanthropy as an engine for systems change, and advance equity and opportunity for all. Our mission, vision, and values guide and inspire us in all we do.

Our MissionBuilding Impact Partners helps donors move from good intentions to real-world impact.

Our VisionWe envision a future where wealth is activated with urgency and at scale, where every donor is giving in a personally meaningful way to solve the challenges that matter.

With decades of first-hand experience, from philanthropy advising to social innovation to advocacy, our team has the insights, imagination, and determination to develop solutions that endure.

Years of Impact

Thirteen years working alongside donors, families and foundations to turn intention into results.

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$1.5B+

Total Grantmaking Advised

Moving dollars into the field quickly and effectively, without sacrificing accountability.

1,200+

Community Partners Supported

Working across philanthropy to strengthen the organizations closest to the challenges that matter.

How we engage

We offer a broad range of services and can engage in a range of ways, from helping clients align their political giving to their philanthropy, to leveraging a 501(c)3 partner organization to streamline their giving.

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One-to-one consulting

Consulting 1:1s with clients, working alongside donors, families and their advisors from early-stage intention through to program execution.

Training for advisory firms

Educational and training sessions for wealth management firms, building the capacity of the wider field to distribute capital more joyfully, efficiently and equitably.

Embedded support

An outsourced offering in coordination with your manager, diving in to support client philanthropy as an extension of your own team.