Client Testimonials

  • Without a doubt, Elana is a tremendous asset to anyone in need of philanthropic consulting services. Elana offered exceptional philanthropic guidance to our giving circle for several years. Her capacity to attentively understand our requirements and leverage her expertise and connections to steer our decision-making and charitable efforts was truly impressive. I was so inspired by her dedication to excellence that she even extended her services to me personally.

    - Mindy Freedman, President and Founder, The SAM Initiative Giving Circle

  • Elana has been an outstanding philanthropic resource and advisor to our foundation, and I trust her completely. We have engaged her to advise us on complex donor issues and she has been simply tremendous. She is an expert on family philanthropy, community foundations, and complex philanthropic needs.

    - Vanessa Bechtel, President and CEO, Ventura County Community Foundation

  • Elana's advice, organizational skills and follow through have been a great help to our family's foundation over the past 8 years.

    Michael Ziering, Ziering Family Foundation

  • From our first meeting with Elana, she impressed us with her calm manner, caring leadership, and her interest in engaging our family. We have appreciated the opportunity to work with her. She has enhanced our work and supported us in becoming more strategic philanthropists.

    Marilyn, Philanthropist

  • What a pleasure it has been working with Elana and getting to know her over these years. She has brought professionalism and class, and makes warmth and caring a foundation for all interactions. I appreciate all she has done for our family.

    David, Philanthropist

  • We have greatly enjoyed working with Elana and have appreciated her guidance and advice with our giving.

    Janet, Philanthropist