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  • About
  • Strategic Philanthropy
  • Corporate Social Impact
  • Next Generation
  • Tugboat Shop
  • Contact

At Tugboat Philanthropy, we guide donors and organizations through the complexities of strategic giving to create lasting positive change. Our Strategic Philanthropy Planning service transforms philanthropic aspirations into concrete, measurable impact. 

Strategic Philanthropy Planning

Core Service Overview

Our comprehensive planning process combines deep sector expertise with innovative approaches to maximize your philanthropic impact. We begin by understanding your values and vision, then develop a customized roadmap that aligns your giving with your goals. Through collaborative sessions and proven frameworks, we help you navigate from initial concepts to measurable outcomes.


Our Approach

Mission & Vision Development

We facilitate dynamic, thoughtful sessions to uncover your philanthropic purpose. Our structured approach helps articulate your values, define your focus areas, and establish clear goals that resonate with your personal or organizational ethos. Through careful questioning and scenario planning, we help you craft a compelling vision that will guide your giving for years to come.

Theory of Change Development

Every effective philanthropic strategy needs a clear roadmap. We help you construct a robust Theory of Change that maps how your activities will lead to desired outcomes. This framework becomes your blueprint for action, connecting your resources to real-world impact through logical, evidence-based pathways.

Impact Strategy Design

We translate your vision into actionable plans using evidence-based approaches. Our team analyzes current research, evaluates successful models, and identifies innovative opportunities to maximize your social return. We help you select the most effective interventions and design implementation strategies that align with your resources and timeline.

Portfolio Design

Modern philanthropy offers diverse tools for creating change. We help you build a balanced portfolio that might include traditional grants, impact investments, and innovative funding mechanisms. Our approach ensures your resources are deployed effectively across different vehicles to achieve both immediate impact and long-term sustainability.

Engagement Process

Initial Discovery

  • Understanding your values and goals
  • Assessing current giving activities
  • Identifying key stakeholders
  • Exploring impact aspirations

Strategy Development

  • Collaborative planning sessions
  • Research and analysis
  • Framework development
  • Portfolio design

Implementation Planning

  • Detailed action plans
  • Timeline development
  • Resource allocation
  • Risk mitigation strategies

Ongoing Support

  • Regular progress reviews
  • Strategy refinement
  • Impact measurement
  • Adaptive management

Why Choose Tugboat?

Our strategic philanthropy planning service stands out through:

  • Deep expertise in evidence-based philanthropy
  • Practical experience across multiple giving vehicles
  • Commitment to measurable outcomes
  • Focus on long-term sustainability
  • Collaborative, iterative approach
  • Integration of emerging best practices

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