Move Your Giving from Intention to Action
Whether you're looking for a place to start or want to put underutilized donor-advised fund dollars to work, Willowseed helps you build a giving practice around what matters most to you - at any giving level.
I know, because I made myself my first client.
Thoughtful Giving
is Hard
But Perfection Isn’t
the Point of Giving
WHY?
• too many worthy causes
• too many requests
• too hard to feel confident about what's "worthy"
• too hard to create a perfect plan
• too busy to think about now
So, many of us get stuck waiting for the perfect moment to take the next step.
WHAT IF WE UNDERSTOOD:
• you don’t need a perfect plan
• you don’t have to stay where you are
• thoughtful giving develops over time
• giving evolves, just like you
• practice may not make perfect, but it can create connection, confidence, and a deeper sense of purpose
My Story
I didn’t set out to become a giving coach. I was looking for my own path to positive impact.
After years of working with Bay Area entrepreneurs and small businesses, I became increasingly interested in how people use their resources to create the communities they want to live in.
As my own giving evolved, I realized I had many of the same questions that others were asking: What matters most to me? How much should I give? Which tools are available? Where do I start?
That journey led me to formal study, volunteer leadership, collaborative giving initiatives, and deep exploration of donor-advised funds and other charitable tools.
Most importantly, it taught me that thoughtful giving develops over time—and that you don’t need to have everything figured out before you begin.
Today, I help others build a giving practice from wherever they are starting.
How I Help
Whether you’re looking for a place to start or exploring what’s possible with a donor-advised fund, we’ll work together to clarify your values, priorities, and next steps.
Together, we might discuss:
• giving strategy & priorities
• charitable tools and strategies
• donor-advised funds
• collaborative giving
• forgivable loans & recoverable grants
• traditional grantmaking