Philanthropy Advising
…grounded in real nonprofit experience
I work with donors who want to give well but feel paralyzed by options or unsure who to trust. My role is to take the giving question off your plate—strategy, vetting, and guidance—so you don’t have to play nonprofit expert.
Packages
For donors who feel overwhelmed or unsure where to start
What it includes
Values + goals conversation (what they care about, what they don’t)
Review of current giving (what’s working, what’s not)
Clear focus areas (issue, geography, approach)
Guidance on unrestricted vs. restricted giving
A written Personal Giving Framework they can reuse yearly
For donors who want to give responsibly—but don’t know who to trust
What it includes
Vetting 5–10 nonprofits aligned with their goals
Review of leadership, financial health, governance, and community credibility
Red flags + strengths explained in plain language
A curated shortlist with giving recommendations
Optional intro guidance (how to approach orgs respectfully
For donors or small family foundations who want ongoing support
What it includes
Everything from other packages, spread across the year
Quarterly giving reviews
New opportunities surfaced as they arise
Responsive advising (“Should I fund this?” moments)
company ethos
I help donors give thoughtfully, responsibly, and in ways that actually support the people and communities they care about.
My background is in nonprofit development and grant writing, where I’ve worked closely with organizations of all sizes—from grassroots groups to established institutions. Through that work, I’ve seen firsthand what helps nonprofits thrive, what unintentionally causes harm, and how well-meaning funding can miss the mark without the right context.
As a philanthropy advisor, I serve as a bridge between donors and the nonprofit world. I help clients clarify their values, develop giving strategies, and identify organizations doing credible, community-rooted work. I offer clear, practical guidance on issues like unrestricted funding, nonprofit financial health, and long-term impact—without jargon or pressure.
I do not accept referral fees or commissions, and my recommendations are never tied to where funds are directed. My role is to support informed, ethical giving decisions that donors feel confident in and nonprofits can genuinely use.
Clients come to me when they want their giving to feel more intentional, less reactive, and aligned with their values—and when they want a trusted, honest perspective grounded in real nonprofit experience.
Contact Us
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Annie Becker, MNPL
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Annie Becker
Annie Becker is a nonprofit professional residing in Seattle, Washington. She holds a Humanities degree from Western Washington University, and a Masters in Nonprofit Leadership and graduate certificate in Fundraising from Seattle University.
When she’s not working, you can find her at home with her dog Frances and her cats Violet and Henry, hopefully enjoying a rainy PNW day with a good book and a cup of tea.