About Leverett Philanthropic Advising

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. 

Related Professional Designations

• The Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) from the American College of Finance 
• 21/64 Certified Advisor
• Licensed Consultant, Standards for Excellence Institute Certified to teach and to evaluate nonprofit organizations for the highest standards of ethics, effectiveness, and accountability in the sector.

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.