Business Details
24 Years
experience
Global Philanthropy Advisors for Strategic Giving
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA) accelerates philanthropy in pursuit of a just world, continuing the Rockefeller family's legacy of strategic giving. Founded in 2002, we have facilitated over $4 billion in grantmaking across 70+ countries, serving as a global leader in philanthropic services. Our team of experienced grantmakers provides tailored advisory, fiscal sponsorship, and thought leadership to individuals, families, foundations, and corporations. We manage more than $500 million in annual giving, offering governance and operational infrastructure for over 100 projects. Our expertise spans strategic philanthropy, impact investing, and systems change, supported by research initiatives like the Philanthropy Roadmap and Impact Investing Handbook.With offices in New York and San Francisco, we combine deep sector knowledge with a commitment to equity and innovation. Our work emphasizes transparency, collaboration, and measurable outcomes, ensuring donors achieve their goals while advancing global justice. We prioritize client-centric solutions, aligning resources with values to create lasting impact. Our decades of experience and global network position us as trusted partners in transforming philanthropic vision into action.
Services
Strategic Philanthropy
Fiscal Sponsorship
Impact Investing
Advisory Services
Thought Leadership
Grant Management
Policy Research
Systems Change Initiatives
Global Philanthropy
Donor Collaboration
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- Founded in 2002 with $4B+ in grantmaking expertise
- Manage $500M+ annual philanthropic assets globally
- Fiscal sponsorship for 100+ innovative projects
- Operate in 70+ countries with local expertise
- Produce industry-leading research and frameworks
Services
Strategic Philanthropy
We help donors develop customized philanthropy strategies aligned with their values and goals. Our collaborative approach combines sector expertise with stakeholder engagement to create impactful giving frameworks. Services include program design, impact assessment, and governance support for sustainable philanthropy.
Fiscal Sponsorship
We provide governance and operational infrastructure for emerging philanthropic initiatives. This includes financial management, compliance oversight, and administrative support for over 100 projects globally. Our sponsorship enables innovators to focus on mission delivery while ensuring fiscal accountability.
Impact Investing
We advise on investments that generate social and financial returns. Our services include portfolio strategy, due diligence, and impact measurement frameworks. We help donors align capital with their philanthropic goals through tailored investment solutions.
Thought Leadership
We produce cutting-edge research to advance philanthropic practices globally. Our publications include the Philanthropy Roadmap series, Impact Investing Handbook, and Theory of the Foundation initiative. This work shapes industry standards and drives innovation in charitable giving.
Advisory Services
We offer tailored guidance for donors at all stages of their philanthropy journey. Services include strategic planning, organizational design, and evaluation frameworks. Our consultants combine decades of experience with sector-specific insights to maximize donor impact.
People
Stephanie Royal
Chief People & Culture Officer
Drives organizational effectiveness and inclusive workforce practices with 20+ years of experience across sectors. Holds doctorate in Executive Leadership with focus on Social Justice from St. John Fisher College.
Alik Hinckson
Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
Brings 25+ years of nonprofit financial leadership, overseeing fiscal strategy for organizations with budgets in hundreds of millions. Former CFO at World Resources Institute and Rainforest Alliance.
Nicole Campbell
Co-CEO & President
Legal and governance expert with 20+ years advising global philanthropists. Holds law degrees from Northeastern and NYU, and founded Build Up Companies to strengthen systems-change grantmakers.
Walter Sweet
Co-CEO & President
Leads global program teams with expertise in health, education, and community development. Served as executive in charge of advisory services and represents RPA in major speaking engagements.
Hayley Smith
Chief Legal & Compliance Officer
Provides legal strategy oversight with 15+ years supporting nonprofit organizations. Former Principal at Build Up Companies and attorney at Foundation Source and ACLU.
Questions
What philanthropy services do you offer?
We provide strategic advisory, fiscal sponsorship, impact investing guidance, thought leadership research, and customized philanthropy frameworks for donors globally.
How do you support new philanthropists?
We offer tailored onboarding, educational resources like the Philanthropy Roadmap series, and strategic planning to help new donors create effective giving programs aligned with their values.
Can you assist international donors?
Yes, we work with donors across 70+ countries, providing localized expertise through our global team and network of partners to facilitate cross-border philanthropy.
What is your fiscal sponsorship model?
We provide governance, financial management, and compliance infrastructure for 100+ projects, allowing innovators to focus on program delivery while ensuring fiscal accountability.
How do you measure philanthropic impact?
We employ customized evaluation frameworks, impact assessment strategies, and reporting tools to track progress toward goals while maintaining flexibility for adaptive grantmaking.
