About Leverett Philanthropic Advising
Allison Brody, Founder & Principal
Allison Brody, a 21/64 Certified Advisor and Licensed Consultant for the Standards for Excellence Institute, 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. With thoughtful discussion and tools developed by the 21/64.
Related Professional Designations
- The Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) from the American College of Finance (all requirements met)
- 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.