About Leverett Philanthropic Advising

Allison Brody, CAP, Founder & Principal

Allison Brody is a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy, or CAP®; a 21/64 Certified Advisor; and Licensed Consultant for the Standards for Excellence Institute. She started Leverett Philanthropic Advising after spending more than 30+ years in leading nonprofits. A Harvard graduate and recognized leader in nonprofit capacity building, Allison brings clarity, leadership, and an inclusive and effective process to philanthropy—for organizations, individuals, and families.

Allison spent nearly a decade in the foundation world and completed the Hull Fellowship with Philanthropy Southeast and has extensive training and practice in effective philanthropy. She is also steeped in exempt-organization sector knowledge due to her time as a director at GuideStar (now GuideStar by Candid).

Allison demystifies and defines both nonprofit organizations and conversations around giving. 

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Highlights

  • Highly collegial, empathetic, enthusiastic expert in the field of philanthropy with a deep understanding of current trends and social issues in the sector and a commitment to the sector and all philanthropy can accomplish.
  • Expert in both grantmaking and marketing communications
  • More than a decade of vetting nonprofit organizations and grantmaking
  • 20+ years in nonprofit sector research
  • Formerly with GuideStar (now Candid).
  • Experienced speaker and presenter.
  • High technical understanding of DAFs, philanthropy networks and support organizations, and the philanthropic sector.
  • Understands and lives in relationship with high-net-worth donors.
  • Skilled at researching and drafting customized publications.
  • Experienced facilitator who can lead projects or collaborate on teams with other leaders with ease and outstanding results.
Leverett Philanthropic Advising is Allison Brody. Allison has extensive experience in helping organizations and individuals navigate how to give impactfully. Allison uses her decades of experience to provide powerful insight that accords philanthropy deep meaning for all concerned.

Service Areas

Virginia 

Washington, DC 

New York City

Baltimore 

Boston

Palm Beach County

All other areas served remotely or in person by arrangement. 

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