About Us
Intentional philanthropy built on trust, alignment, and meaningful connection
Engaged Generosity helps nonprofit organizations strengthen donor relationships by aligning gift officers with the leaders and allies who deliver the mission. By combining clear strategy with practical execution, we support philanthropy teams in building deeper engagement, advancing meaningful proposals, and achieving sustainable growth across major, planned, and principal giving.
Our Approach
Engaged Generosity helps organizations build aligned, trusting partnerships between gift officers and the allies who advance the mission—trustees, volunteers, faculty, physicians, and other leaders.
When these relationships are aligned, philanthropy becomes shared work rather than a siloed function. Donor conversations deepen, engagement becomes more authentic, and results follow.
We combine clear strategy with practical execution, helping gift officers act as facilitators for deeply engaged philanthropists who want to make meaningful change.
Our Approach Delivers:
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More purposeful donor visits
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Stronger advancement of major and principal gift proposals
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Sustainable growth across major, planned, and principal giving
Our “sticky message” stewardship strategies also help organizations communicate impact more clearly—driving stronger retention and repeat giving.
Our Services
Campaign & Philanthropy Strategy
Campaign feasibility and planning studies, capital campaign consulting, and comprehensive philanthropy, development, and foundation strategic planning (with written reports).
Major & Principal Gifts Programs
Major and principal gift strategy, portfolio design and maximization, and development or refinement of Grateful Patient programs.
Philanthropy Operations & Assessments
Philanthropy office and affiliated foundation assessments, including systems, structure, and performance analysis (with actionable recommendations).
Training, Coaching & Leadership Development
The Intentional Gift Officer™ training and follow-up coaching, plus tailored coaching and training for trustees, administrators, physicians, faculty, and volunteers.
Facilitation & Speaking Engagements
Speaking and facilitated sessions for boards, development committees, leadership teams, and staff retreats.
Planned Giving Strategy & Integration
Planned giving program development, assessment, and integration into major gift and donor engagement strategies.
Organizations Served
Brown University - Division of Biology & Medicine
IDEA Public Schools
Joslin Diabetes Center
Karmanos Cancer Institue
Perkins School for the Blind
McLaren Greater Lansing Foundation
New England School and Home for Veterans
Michigan Medicine
Oakwood Healthcare System
Southcoast Health
The Foundations of Nuvance Health
University of Kentucky College of Medicine & Health System
University of Michigan
University of Texas - South Texas
Van Andel Institute
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