Global Philanthropic

What Global Philanthropic does

Global Philanthropic is a London-headquartered professional consultancy, founded in 2002, that provides strategic advisory services to the philanthropic sector. The firm operates with 11–50 employees across offices in London (headquarters and Europe), Hong Kong (Asia Pacific), and Australia, serving three primary client groups: organisations and institutions that fundraise (universities, colleges, charities, NGOs, cultural and non-profit institutions); high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and family foundations seeking strategic guidance on giving; and corporations looking to evolve beyond traditional CSR into more strategic philanthropic programmes.

Its service portfolio spans fundraising strategy development, philanthropic giving advisory, corporate giving advisory, Foundation Services – Asia, philanthropic naming assessment, consultancy (creative strategy, training, research, giving), convening and orchestration services, and a thought leadership programme that includes the proprietary '9 Mindsets for the Right Outcomes' framework. A flagship asset is the annual Talking Philanthropy forum, convened since 2016 and featuring high-profile speakers such as Ban Ki-moon (8th UN Secretary General) in 2021 and 2024; this sits alongside a sustained content engine including the #Global20 interview series, regional newsletters, podcast distribution, and a blog/news platform.

The business model is professional services — revenue is generated through bespoke consulting engagements and retainer arrangements with institutional clients — and there is no proprietary technology platform underlying delivery. The value proposition is built on sector expertise (over 20 years in philanthropy advisory), global reach across EMEA, Asia Pacific, and Australia, senior-led delivery, and an ecosystem of relationships convened through Talking Philanthropy and the firm's governance bodies. Governance was refreshed in 2024 with Martin Haig as Chair, Srishti Bakshi as Executive Director Europe & Asia, and Lady Edwina Grosvenor as Advisory Board Chair, followed by Cindy Forde (October 2024) and Jean Sung (January 2026) joining the Main Board.

Name

Global Philanthropic

Legal name

Global Philanthropic

Website

https://globalphilanthropic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Global Philanthropic is a London-headquartered professional consultancy, founded in 2002, providing strategic advisory on fundraising, philanthropic giving, and corporate giving to universities, charities, NGOs, high-net-worth individuals, and corporations across EMEA, Asia Pacific, and Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Philanthropy Advisory Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Philanthropy & Foundations Advisory (Donor-Advised Funds, Endowments) (FSAAABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Charitable Giving & Philanthropic Trust Advisory (FSAEAKAH), Family Offices & Philanthropic Advisors (Grantmaking) (BPAGAKAD), Corporate Foundations & CSR Grantmaking (BPAGAKAC)

Keywords

• Philanthropy advisory
• Fundraising consulting
• Foundation services
• Corporate giving strategy
• Nonprofit consultancy

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Strategic Philanthropic Advisory Services: Global Philanthropic provides specialist advisory and consultancy services to corporations, philanthropists, and fundraisers. Revenue is generated through professional consulting engagements, strategic advisory mandates, and retainer arrangements with institutional clients seeking philanthropy strategy, fundraising strategy, and stakeholder engagement counsel.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Global Philanthropic is a specialist consultancy that provides strategic philanthropy advisory and fundraising counsel to corporations, philanthropists, universities, charities, and NGOs. Core offerings span Fundraising Strategies, Philanthropic Giving, Corporate Giving, Foundation Services (Asia), Philanthropic Naming Assessment, Consultancy (Creative Strategy, Training, Research, Giving), Convening Possibilities, Orchestrating Change, and Thought Leadership programmes including the Talking Philanthropy forum series.

Product overview

Global Philanthropic is a specialist philanthropy advisory consultancy offering a unified suite of services including Fundraising Strategies, Philanthropic Giving, Corporate Giving, Foundation Services (Asia), and Philanthropic Naming Assessment. The firm also provides Consultancy services (Creative Strategy, Training, Research, Giving), Convening Possibilities, Orchestrating Change, and Thought Leadership programmes including Talking Philanthropy forums. The company combines insight and experience to deliver strategic advice to corporations, philanthropists, and fundraisers, helping clients achieve greater impact through tailored strategies and proven ability to make connections.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fundraising Strategies Strategic advisory services helping organisations identify and attract philanthropic support to fulfil their aims and ambitions. Targeted at universities, charities, NGOs, and non-profit institutions seeking to build fundraising capacity.
• Philanthropic Giving Strategic advice to individuals, foundations, and charitable organisations on how best to make a difference to the challenges they care about, leveraging over 20 years of philanthropic sector experience. Targeted at high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and foundations.
• Corporate Giving Advisory services helping corporations examine their role and potential to be a force for good beyond existing CSR programmes. Targeted at corporate entities developing philanthropic, CSR, and ESG-aligned programmes.
• Foundation Services – Asia Specialist advisory services for foundations operating in the Asia region, supporting foundation establishment, governance, and impact. Targeted at foundations and philanthropists operating in Asia.
• Philanthropic Naming Assessment Assessment services to help philanthropists and organisations with naming strategies for maximum impact. Targeted at philanthropists and institutions making major naming gifts.
• Consultancy Comprehensive consultancy services encompassing Creative Strategy, Training, Research, and Giving advisory across the philanthropic sector. Targeted at organisations and philanthropists seeking multi-disciplinary support.
• Convening Possibilities Services focused on bringing together stakeholders and facilitating meaningful connections in philanthropy. Targeted at organisations and philanthropists seeking curated convening opportunities.
• Orchestrating Change Advisory services helping philanthropists set up for maximum impact and drive meaningful change. Targeted at philanthropists seeking strategic orchestration of their giving programmes.
• Thought Leadership Research and development initiatives including the '9 Mindsets for the Right Outcomes' framework to advance philanthropy sector knowledge. Targeted at the broader philanthropic sector as a thought-leadership programme.
• Talking Philanthropy Forum Annual forum series convening global leaders in philanthropy, including the Talking Philanthropy London 2026 event, to discuss and chart the future of philanthropy. Targeted at sector leaders, philanthropists, and practitioners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Burgmann College achieved its $100,000 annual appeal target and secured two new bequestors for its Gifts in Wills programme within a short timeframe following engagement.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Talking Philanthropy Forum Partners & SpeakerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Talking Philanthropy forum is a flagship annual convening platform for Global Philanthropic that brings together global leaders in philanthropy and the non-profit sector. Speakers have included Ban Ki-moon (8th UN Secretary General) as inaugural speaker in 2021 and 2024. The forum serves as a core strategic platform for thought leadership, client engagement, and network building across the philanthropy sector globally.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Campbell & Company: Leading fundraising and philanthropy consulting firm serving nonprofits, universities, and healthcare organizations on campaign strategy and development. Comparable for the fundraising strategy and nonprofit advisory service lines overlapping with Global Philanthropic's offering.
• Geneva Global: International philanthropic advisory and management firm providing strategy and grantmaking services to donors and foundations globally. Comparable as a global philanthropy consultancy with multi-region service delivery.
• Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors: One of the world's largest independent philanthropy advisory firms, providing strategic counsel to donors and institutions on charitable giving. Directly comparable as a specialist advisory serving HNW individuals, foundations, and corporations across philanthropic strategy, similar to Global Philanthropic's service lines.
• Bentz Whaley Flessner: Specialist fundraising consulting firm serving educational institutions and nonprofits with campaign counsel and development services. Comparable on the fundraising strategy and institutional fundraising advisory side of Global Philanthropic's services.
• Tideline: Boutique consulting firm serving philanthropists, foundations, and impact investors on strategy and deployment of capital. Directly comparable as a specialized advisory firm in the philanthropy and impact space with similar client base.
• Arabella Advisors: Boutique philanthropy and impact advisory firm advising philanthropists, foundations, and corporations on strategy, grantmaking, and impact. Highly comparable as a mission-driven consultancy offering strategic giving counsel to the same core client segments as Global Philanthropic.

Regional players

• SGK (Strategic Philanthropy) / Eurasianet-style global giving firms: International social impact and philanthropy consulting firm with significant presence in emerging markets. Comparable on the global, multi-region philanthropy advisory dimension, particularly in cross-border giving contexts.

Emerging players

• The Philanthropy Workshop: Philanthropy training and peer-learning organization for HNW philanthropists. Adjacent peer offering education and capacity building to the same HNW philanthropist segment Global Philanthropic advises on giving strategy.
• Giving Evidence: Research-driven consultancy focused on effective philanthropy and evidence-based giving strategy. Comparable in advising philanthropists on strategic deployment of capital, though more research and data-led in approach.

Others

• Convergence Boardroom Global: Convergence of global giving - ecosystem player in blended finance and philanthropy ecosystem. Listed as adjacent ecosystem peer connecting capital to social impact, relevant to the firm's strategic philanthropy advisory positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/global-philanthropic

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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