Forward Philanthropy

Forward Philanthropy supports individuals, foundations and corporations in building and implementing strategic philanthropic plans. We help you articulate the change you’d like to effect with your giving, research the leverage points for your issues, and develop a focused plan. Forward Philanthropy develops measureable outcomes for your philanthropic investments, strategies for change, and vets a non-profit portfolio that can achieve them. Forward Philanthropy works with funders at all stages of development. From new philanthropists defining their missions, to established foundations seeking renewal, we support foundations internally to examine their values, and then externally to focus their giving and communicate their goals. We can guide foundations through developing plans, as well as staff the implementation of a plan. Forward Philanthropy offers place-based supports for out-of-state foundations, law firms, or wealth management firms conducting grantmaking in Vermont. We partner with out-of-state philanthropic managers to Vermont to develop a plan, and conduct on-the-ground due diligence. Forward Philanthropy supports corporations in developing philanthropic goals that are an extension of corporate values. We partner with marketing departments to ensure that a corporation’s philanthropy communicates the desired messages to targeted constituencies and help you leverage greater charitable good with your corporate giving.