Philanthropy Advisor
With over twenty-five years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Abby works with individuals, foundations, corporations and nonprofit organizations to achieve a variety of philanthropic goals with efficacy and grace.
As a nonprofit founder and executive director for over a decade, she has managed all aspects of nonprofit development, operations, and fundraising, including working with governing boards, executing high impact events, and building long-term donor relationships.
Abby has supported private family philanthropies in guiding gifts as well as helping to structure and launch family charitable giving plans and foundations.
She has directed corporate charitable giving programs and events, along with helping to guide company and nonprofit partnerships.
Her clients include families, organizations, individuals, corporations and private foundations. She develops personalized strategies for both short-term and long-term goals and can contribute to an advising team when needed.
A Certified Advisor in Philanthropy, Abby has served on a number of nonprofit boards and is herself, a passionate philanthropist focusing her gifts on the arts, environment, and education.
After many years of traveling and moving regularly, Abby and her partner Tom have recently returned to her hometown of Camden, Maine.
Legacy Planning
Working with family and heirs to identify shared values and passions in which to align giving priorities and plans for a family legacy
DONOR MATCHING
Identifying, recommending, and connecting organizations that align with individual giving priorities and interests
FOUNDATION BUILDING
Providing the structure, support, and guidance to execute a philanthropic foundation or personal charity
CORPORATE GIVING PROGRAMS
Developing and guiding corporate giving programs, events, and activities for companies looking to positively impact their communities
NEXT-GEN PHILANTHROPY
Guiding the next generation of philanthropists to articulate giving interests, build philanthropic habits, and engage in community
NONPROFIT CONSULTING
Helping to guide org design, assess effectiveness, and execute fundraising events, campaigns, and programs for nonprofit organizations