Since its inception, JGA has taken a thoughtful approach to the field of philanthropic consulting. Our historic base of clients in all phases of the nonprofit world is increasingly augmented by an active practice with private foundations. In serving both those who seek funds and those who bestow them, we recognize anew that philanthropy is primarily a relationship. Before it is a practice, a field, or even a profession, philanthropy is a complex, weighted interaction of people in nonprofit organizations and the millions of donors who invest in their work.

We believe our unique position in this relationship, at the intersection of donors and nonprofits, generates particular value for JGA clients. By focusing on the shared challenges of mission, strategy, and accountability that underlie the philanthropic relationship, we can help both sides move beyond dollars raised and grants issued to the meaningful, enduring impact of their common work.

Strengthening your approach to philanthropy. We take a look at the whole picture, helping identify strengths and challenges while devising solutions that make your organization stronger as a whole.

Growing your people. We work from the inside, building coaching/mentoring relationships with staff and key volunteers.

Building consensus. We grow a collective understanding among key stakeholders about what needs to happen in order to take your organization to the next level.

Providing personalized service. We meet frequently with your people and reply promptly to questions. We also believe in providing the highest quality service and continuity, which means that the same JGA team members will work with you throughout the consulting relationship.

The JGA team doesn’t work from a pattern or formula. We act as guides in philanthropy, helping both nonprofit organizations and foundations ask the right questions and find the right answers.

At JGA, we help our clients achieve high standards, and we set high standards for ourselves. We pledge that:

Our team of experienced consultants will provide the highest quality of service at all times. For us, providing good service is not enough. We seek to excel so that your organization will excel.

JGA will not exploit or leverage any client relationship for the benefit of another client. This means that JGA will not "broker" relationships between our foundation clients and our advancement clients, nor will we serve as an intermediary between our foundation and advancement clients.

We take pride in serving our clients with integrity and earning their trust every day.