Description

GGA advises individuals and familiesonstrategic and effective philanthropy. We help identify goalsandstrategies, structure grant making initiatives, analyzegivingoptions, and evaluate results. We work with legal andfinancialadvisors, investment counselors and wealth managers tointegrateinnovative philanthropic solutions for their clients'throughindependent, impartial fee-based advice. GGA serves theneeds ofclients around the globe.

While it can be a challenge to maximize the benefitsofphilanthropy, Global Giving Advisors, LLC works with its clientstodevelop individualized philanthropic portfolios which enhancethehuman, intellectual, social and financial impact ofphilanthropysuited to the client goal and objectives. We areexperienced atlooking at opportunities from both quantitative andqualitativeperspectives and have substantial knowledge of Africandevelopmentinitiatives and microfinance.

A former investment banker, Liz has over fifteen yearsofexperience in the philanthropic world. Liz's astute abilitytocommunicate combined with being a resourceful, imaginative,anddecisive problem-solver has made her a desired commodity onNYCnot-for-profit boards. She has served on numerous non-profitboardsand has volunteered for many non-profit organizations in NYC.Inthe last several years, Liz has focused on innovativedevelopmentand educational initiatives in Africa. She has traveledextensivelywithin Africa and other developing countries.

Liz holds an MBA from UCLA and a BA from Pomona College.

The Process

It is easy to give away money, but difficult to do so well.Thereare three types of philanthropy: philanthropy that feelsgood;philanthropy that looks good; and philanthropy that doesgood. AtGlobal Giving Advisors, LLC we believe that achieving thethird typeof philanthropy leads directly to the other two. We knowit requiresa strategic approach that begins with a defined missionand resultsin measurable outcomes.