Guided by Mission. Driven by Impact.

Where Big Visions Take Root

Philanthropic U is a global advancement and communications consultancy headquartered in Boston and Warsaw. We equip mission-driven organizations—secular and faith-based, local and international—to fundraise smarter, communicate with clarity, and build lasting capacity. Whether we’re helping a parish launch its first capital campaign or guiding a university’s cross-border expansion, our work is rooted in deep sector experience, practical tools, and an unwavering commitment to mission-first impact.

Who We Are

Philanthropic U is a team of seasoned strategists, communicators, fundraisers, and innovators who believe in the power of philanthropy to create a more just, compassionate, and sustainable world. We bring expertise from the nonprofit sector, higher education, Catholic institutions, global development, and venture philanthropy. Our team speaks multiple languages, works across borders, and tailors every engagement to the cultural and operational realities of the clients we serve.

  • Ray Witkowski

    VICE PRESIDENT, CLIENT & DONOR EXPERIENCE

    Ray brings over 35 years of deep-rooted experience dedicated to brand development, fundraising and donor communications to support an organization's strategic mission and purpose.

  • Andrzej Skonieczny

    VICE PRESIDENT FOR COMMUNICATIONS

    Andrzej specializes in crafting multi-channel campaigns that deepen engagement, strengthen donor relationships, and elevate organizational impact.

  • Rebecca Schultzberg

    PHILANTHROPY CONSULTANT

    Rebecca is a seasoned capital campaign strategist with over 20 years of experience driving major gift success and advancing institutional priorities for independent schools and nonprofits. She brings deep expertise in donor engagement, campaign planning, and leadership collaboration, guided by a mission-aligned and inclusive approach.

  • Tom White

    COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT

    Tom writes, edits, researches, and ghostwrites professionally for a number of startup/F500 executives, VCs, and institutional fund managers; advises and consults on web3/growth/storytelling/customer psychology for a number of different international startups and funds; and pens a free weekly newsletter on books and behavior, psychology and philosophy: www.whitenoise.email.

What Guides Us

  • Mission-Driven Strategy
    We begin with your values, your story, and your community—not a cookie-cutter plan.

  • Practical Solutions
    Every recommendation is actionable, measurable, and designed to build internal capacity.

  • Ongoing Partnership
    We stay with you through strategy, implementation, and long-term success.

  • Global-Local Balance
    From Poland to Massachusetts, from faith-based nonprofits to global NGOs, we offer local sensitivity and international insight.

Let’s Advance Your Mission—Together

Whether you’re launching a campaign, refining your brand, or exploring AI, we’re ready to help you lead with clarity, capacity, and confidence.