Program design is key – and it starts with deciding how you want to give. 

Transforming your philanthropic vision into bold, effective action requires more than good intentions—it takes thoughtful design, strong partnerships, and expert implementation. Whether you’re addressing a pressing social issue or investing in a specific geography or community, strategic programs can accelerate meaningful and lasting change. We help donors create high-impact initiatives that are grounded in research, informed by best practices, and shaped by the communities they aim to serve.  

HOW WE CAN HELP

  • Building on a funder’s vision and goals, identify approaches that can make a difference on areas or issues of interest 
  • Identify the needs, gaps, and opportunities where philanthropic resources can spur long-term impact 
  • Identify specific roles an individual, family, foundation, or company can play 
  • Identify the greatest opportunities for leadership and leverage 
  • Facilitate opportunities to learn from other funders 
  • Explore and learn from existing models, approaches, and best practices 
  • Deepen understanding of what is working well and where efforts are falling short 
  • Actively engage community members and solicit input and ideas from external stakeholders with a range of perspectives and experiences 
  • Develop program implementation and action plans with short- and long-term goals 
  • Work with clients on an ongoing basis to manage program implementation, assessment, and refinement 

“This family had never been involved with philanthropic activity at this level, and suddenly overnight had the responsibility to handle a big grantmaking budget every year. They didn’t know how. TPI helps make the administration of the foundation so much more meaningful than if the family were administering it on their own.”

Andy Stamelman, Trustee, Benjamin Foundation