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Inner Work of Outer Giving
Philanthropy is both a business and a moral act. It employs people, sustains vital services, and tackles the problems our market economy alone cannot solve. But true giving is more than institutional strategy—it is a reflection of the heart.
At GS Fortitude, we believe generosity must be rooted in integrity. Giving that seeks applause, status, or control, even if it appears impactful, lacks moral weight. Many ancient traditions remind us that generosity without love, humility, or truth is empty. We can give everything we have, but if the heart is misaligned, if the gift serves the self more than others, it becomes noise, not restoration.
We guide businesses and leaders in approaching philanthropy as an act of stewardship: thoughtful, strategic, and internally aligned with the virtues they claim to serve.
What I Do
My philanthropic consulting supports companies in:
Building a Giving Framework
I help define the mission of your philanthropic initiative—whether it's advancing education, supporting mental health, or addressing inequality—and ensure that it aligns with your organizational identity.Creating Granting Applications & Processes
I design practical tools, including granting criteria, application frameworks, and decision structures, that promote transparency, fairness, and impact.
Supporting the Charities You Fund
I offer direct consultancy to the charities you support, helping them strengthen their operations, improve reporting, and grow in effectiveness. Your giving doesn’t just fund outcomes, it builds capacity.
How I Do It
My approach is rooted in discernment and conviction. I help your team:
Translate values into clear giving priorities
Vet and engage with charities that reflect ethical integrity and operational strength
Build a philanthropic legacy rooted not in recognition, but in restoration
True giving doesn’t exist to make us feel generous, it exists to help others become whole. Philanthropy, rightly practiced, participates in the healing of the world.