Business Details
37 Years
experience
Strategic Philanthropy Consulting Services
TPI (TPI) is a strategic philanthropy advisory firm dedicated to helping funders maximize their social impact. With decades of collective experience, our team partners with individuals, families, foundations, and corporations to design innovative, values-driven philanthropic strategies. We specialize in elevating philanthropy through consulting, research, program design, and thought leadership, addressing global challenges with tailored solutions.Our multidisciplinary approach combines deep sector expertise with a commitment to equity, collaboration, and measurable outcomes. By fostering bold, strategic giving, we empower clients to create lasting change in communities worldwide.
Services
Philanthropy Consulting
Strategic Planning
Global Philanthropy
Equity Initiatives
Program Design
Funder Education
Thought Leadership
Field Building
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in strategic philanthropy advising.
- Our customized strategies align with client values and passions.
- We provide global reach with localized, culturally informed solutions.
- Our team includes recognized leaders in philanthropy and social impact.
- We emphasize measurable outcomes and continuous learning.
Services
Philanthropy Consulting
We provide tailored philanthropy consulting to help funders develop strategic giving approaches. Our services include grantmaking strategy, donor education, and impact assessment. Clients receive expert guidance to align philanthropy with personal values and societal needs.
Global Philanthropy
Our global philanthropy services support cross-border charitable initiatives. We help navigate cultural, legal, and logistical challenges while maximizing international impact. Clients gain access to localized insights and global best practices for effective giving.
Equity Initiatives
We design equity-focused philanthropy programs addressing systemic inequalities. Our approach incorporates power-sharing models and community-led solutions. Clients receive frameworks to advance racial, gender, and economic equity through strategic giving.
Program Design
Our program design services create structured philanthropy frameworks for maximum impact. We develop customized grantmaking processes, evaluation metrics, and implementation plans. Clients benefit from proven methodologies and adaptive strategy development.
Funder Education
We offer comprehensive funder education programs covering philanthropy fundamentals and advanced practices. Our curriculum includes workshops on strategic planning, impact measurement, and sector trends. Clients gain knowledge to make informed, effective giving decisions.
People
Leslie Pine
Managing Partner
Leslie Pine leads TPI's strategic direction, bringing decades of experience in philanthropy and social impact. She specializes in designing innovative giving strategies for foundations and high-net-worth donors.
Maggi Alexander
Senior Partner
Maggi Alexander directs TPI's Center for Global Philanthropy. With expertise in international development, she helps funders navigate complex global challenges while ensuring culturally responsive philanthropy practices.
Tom Bird
Senior Advisor
Tom Bird contributes 30+ years of investment and philanthropy experience. He advises on impact investing strategies and serves on multiple nonprofit boards, including GlobalGiving Foundation.
Cynthia Gibson
Senior Advisor
Cynthia Gibson offers expertise in civic engagement and nonprofit management. She leads client engagements while shaping philanthropy's future through thought leadership and sector publications.
Paul Grogan
Senior Advisor
Paul Grogan, former Boston Foundation CEO, specializes in civic leadership philanthropy. He develops strategies that combine charitable giving with public policy advocacy for systemic change.
Questions
What services does The Philanthropic Initiative offer?
We provide strategic philanthropy consulting, including grantmaking strategy, program design, global philanthropy guidance, equity initiatives, and funder education programs.
Who are TPI's typical clients?
Our clients include foundations, corporations, individual donors, and funder collaboratives seeking to increase their philanthropic impact through strategic approaches.
How does TPI approach international philanthropy?
We combine global expertise with localized knowledge to create culturally informed strategies, addressing challenges through community partnerships and power-sharing models.
What makes TPI different from other philanthropy advisors?
Our multidisciplinary team offers 30+ years of experience, combining practical consulting with thought leadership and a commitment to equity-driven solutions.
How does TPI measure philanthropy's impact?
We use customized evaluation frameworks to track progress toward social change goals, emphasizing both quantitative metrics and qualitative outcomes.
