Strategy meets stewardship. Philanthropy meets possibility.
Philanthropic U is an integrated advancement and communications consultancy that equips mission-driven organizations—local and global, secular and faith-based—to raise more, communicate better, and scale faster.
What We Do
We help leaders convert vision into measurable impact through three tightly linked disciplines:
Fundraising Strategy
Data-informed plans, campaign design, and donor journey mapping.
Brand & Message Clarity
Unified stories that inspire both hearts and spreadsheets.
Capacity Building
Fractional leadership, staff coaching, and real-time performance dashboards.
Everything we deliver is shaped by our three-phase engagement model;
Discovery, Strategy, and Guided Implementation
so you move from audit to action without losing momentum.
Our Four Practice Areas
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For arts, education, and human-service nonprofits seeking sustainable revenue growth and stronger brands.
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For dioceses, parishes, seminaries, and apostolates aligning stewardship with discipleship.
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For NGOs and universities expanding across borders.
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For family offices and donor-advised funds investing in high-growth, mission-driven ventures.
Why Partners Choose Us
Customized Strategy
No templates. Every plan is tailored to your mission and culture.
Cross-Sector Insight
Experience spanning nonprofits, NGOs, accelerators, and investors.
Actionable Solutions
Guidance you can implement tomorrow, with measurable results.
Long-Term Partnership
We walk with you from planning through execution and scaling.
Global Reach, Local Sensitivity
Offices in Boston and Warsaw. Projects in 15+ countries.
Signature
Service Bundles
Bundles can be mixed, phased, or customized to suit any of our four practice areas.
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Best for organizations seeking a quick diagnostic and actionable next steps.
A 30-day deep-dive including stakeholder interviews and a prioritized action list.
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Ideal for nonprofits or institutions ready for a strategic refresh.
Includes a full audit, multi-year roadmap, messaging alignment, and a board engagement workshop.
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Designed for teams needing seasoned advancement leadership without the cost of a full-time hire, a Fractional Chief Advancement Officer (COA).
This 6–12 month engagement offers senior campaign oversight, staff mentoring, and strategic reporting support—ensuring continuity, momentum, and results during periods of transition or growth.
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Perfect for donor-advised funds, family offices, and impact investors seeking to fund scalable solutions.
Includes pipeline sourcing, diligence memos, deal structuring, and impact measurement.
Smart Strategy. Faithful Execution.
Let AI handle the busywork so your team can focus on what matters most—your mission and your people.
Artificial Intelligence is transforming how nonprofits communicate, fundraise, and operate—but too many mission-driven organizations feel left behind. At Philanthropic U, we help you integrate AI in ways that are ethical, effective, and mission-aligned. We translate cutting-edge technology into practical solutions grounded in your values.
Ethical AI tools that free your team, deepen relationships, and strengthen your mission.
Contact us.
Reach out to start a conversation about how we can help your organization grow with clarity, strategy, and integrity.