Business Details
Faith-Based Philanthropy Advisory Services
Excellence In Giving is a premier faith-based philanthropic advisory and research firm headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO. With over two decades of dedicated service, our team leverages more than 125 years of collective experience in the social sector to deliver data-informed insights and evidence-based solutions. We specialize in guiding individual and institutional clients through complex philanthropic decisions, ensuring their resources create meaningful, lasting impact. Our approach combines rigorous research, strategic relational networks, and tailored advisory services to align charitable goals with measurable outcomes. Recognized for our integrity and expertise, we serve families, foundations, corporations, and advisors seeking to maximize their giving potential.Our commitment to transparency and client-centric service has established us as a trusted partner in the philanthropy space. Through monthly newsletters and case studies, we share critical developments and real-world success stories to educate and empower donors. Our team's deep understanding of the nonprofit landscape enables us to provide actionable strategies that address both immediate needs and long-term objectives. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of professionalism while fostering a culture of generosity and accountability. Our clients benefit from our proven track record in transforming charitable intentions into impactful, sustainable initiatives.
Services
Philanthropy Advisory
Nonprofit Research
Charitable Planning
Impact Evaluation
Kingdom Giving Fund
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of specialized experience in faith-based philanthropy.
- Our team combines 125+ years of collective social sector expertise.
- We provide data-informed insights for measurable charitable impact.
- Our evidence-based solutions ensure donor intentions are fully realized.
- We maintain transparent processes with no hidden fees or agendas.
What people say
Changing the world
Data-informed insights
Evidence-based solutions
Measurable social impact
Transparent processes
Services
Philanthropy Advisory
Our Philanthropy Advisory service provides personalized strategies for donors seeking to maximize their charitable impact. We help clients align their values with actionable giving plans while ensuring financial stewardship. With deep expertise in faith-based philanthropy, we connect donors to vetted causes and track long-term outcomes to guarantee their resources create lasting change.
Nonprofit Research
Through comprehensive Nonprofit Research, we deliver data-driven insights about charitable organizations and sector trends. Our proprietary analytics evaluate program effectiveness, financial health, and mission alignment to inform donor decisions. This service empowers clients with evidence-based information to select high-impact giving opportunities and avoid ineffective charities.
Charitable Planning
Our Charitable Planning service creates structured giving strategies tailored to individual and institutional goals. We develop multi-year philanthropy roadmaps that integrate with financial plans while maintaining tax efficiency. This service ensures donors achieve both personal fulfillment and measurable community impact through intentional, strategic giving frameworks.
Impact Evaluation
Impact Evaluation measures the effectiveness of charitable initiatives through rigorous post-donation assessments. We monitor funded programs to verify alignment with donor intentions and identify opportunities for improvement. This service provides accountability through transparent reporting on fund utilization, program outcomes, and long-term community benefits achieved through client donations.
Kingdom Giving Fund
The Kingdom Giving Fund offers a specialized vehicle for faith-driven philanthropy focused on Christian ministry impact. We facilitate strategic donations to vetted religious organizations while providing tax advantages and administrative simplicity. This service enables donors to support global missions, local churches, and faith-based initiatives through a single, professionally managed fund.
People
Al Mueller
Founder, CEO
Al Mueller established Excellence In Giving to bridge faith and philanthropy through data-driven strategies. With decades of nonprofit leadership experience, he guides the firm's vision for maximizing charitable impact while maintaining biblical stewardship principles.
Keith Waggoner
Giving Advisor
Keith Waggoner brings extensive charitable consulting experience to help donors develop effective giving strategies. As a Certified Advisor, he specializes in connecting philanthropists with high-impact ministry opportunities that align with their values and financial goals.
Josh Arrington
Stewardship Advisor
Josh Arrington focuses on financial stewardship principles in philanthropy. He helps clients create sustainable giving plans that balance charitable goals with long-term financial security, ensuring their donations produce maximum eternal impact while maintaining personal fiscal responsibility.
Jacob McClure
Senior Research Advisor
Jacob McClure leads our data analysis initiatives, transforming complex nonprofit metrics into actionable insights. His research expertise helps donors evaluate charity effectiveness through rigorous, evidence-based methodologies that measure both financial health and programmatic impact.
Doreen White
Advisory Research Coordinator
Doreen White manages research operations for our advisory services. She ensures accurate data collection and analysis across nonprofit evaluations, providing clients with reliable information to make informed giving decisions that align with both their charitable objectives and biblical principles.
Questions
What philanthropy services do you offer?
We provide Philanthropy Advisory, Nonprofit Research, Charitable Planning, Impact Evaluation, and the Kingdom Giving Fund to help donors maximize their charitable impact through faith-based strategies.
How do you help donors choose charities?
Our Nonprofit Research team evaluates organizations' financial health, program effectiveness, and mission alignment to recommend vetted giving opportunities that match donors' values and goals.
Do you work with individual donors?
Yes, we specialize in helping individual philanthropists create strategic giving plans that align with their values while ensuring measurable impact and financial stewardship.
What locations do you serve?
Based in Colorado Springs, we serve clients nationwide through virtual consultations and customized philanthropy solutions for individuals, families, and institutions across the United States.
What makes you different from other advisors?
We uniquely combine 125+ years of collective nonprofit experience with data-driven analysis and faith-based stewardship principles to deliver personalized, evidence-based philanthropy solutions that create lasting eternal impact.
