Who We Serve

Individual philanthropists often need support and guidance in shaping and implementing their philanthropic vision, operations, and grantmaking activities. 

Whether you are contributing funds independently, or through a Donor Advised Fund in a local community foundation or large banking institution, APS’s dedicated team can help you research, identify, conduct due diligence, evaluate, and support the causes you care most about. 

We understand that many donors choose to entrust their funds to local community foundations and take advantage of their invaluable expertise and knowledge about the needs of specific geographic regions. While these esteemed foundations excel within their respective communities, their capacity to extend beyond their region may be limited. This is where our team of philanthropy experts can step in to bridge the gap. 

Whether you are working with a Donor Advised Fund or giving individually, many donors need assistance with establishing relationships, conducting thorough research, scheduling and attending site visits, and structuring awards to maximize the impact of your grantmaking capabilities. Our team excels at supporting you in all these areas.

As family businesses reach new levels of wealth and prosperity, it is common for family members to embark on a philanthropic journey. While some family members seek their own individual philanthropic journeys, collectively giving through a family foundation can elevate the family business name, bring goodwill, and inspire employee giving programs. There is no singular way to give, and regardless of the path chosen, APS is ready to lend our expertise to your strategic planning, implementation, and operations. 

Hiring a full-time team to support your philanthropic endeavors may not be feasible for every family business or foundation. If that describes you, APS can provide right-sized solutions perfectly aligned with your resources and aspirations. 

From informal giving to the formation of a 501(c)(3) foundation, philanthropy can be complex and overwhelming. Governance, strategic planning, grantmaking program design and implementation, and evaluation policies need to be done right, and APS is here to take the guesswork out of best practices. Our commitment is to help you grow alongside your philanthropic goals, ensuring seamless transitions throughout the process, creating a lasting impact in the causes and communities that matter most to you.

If you are a foundation of any size, from the smallest foundation to the largest corporate giving program, you can benefit from extra support in making your grantmaking even more significant. With APS’s solutions tailored to your unique needs and encompassing a wide range of services, your organization can focus on your primary purpose, supporting the causes and communities that matter most to you. 

APS anticipates and embraces organizational change. Staff turnover leads to disruption in the ability to serve stakeholders well. Foundations often operate with a very lean staff. Whether you are looking for external support for strategic planning, governance and guidance on next generation growth, program design and delivery, or event planning and facilitation, APS will increase your effectiveness by filling in the gaps, tailoring services to meet your specific needs and freeing you up to lead the organization.

With our expertise, due diligence, and attention to detail, we ensure that every aspect of your foundation’s operations is meticulously addressed. With our knowledge of best practices, we help you increase your effectiveness in your grantmaking activities, and support expanding your philanthropic reach into other geographic regions.