Philanthropy has the power to transform communities — but only when investments are clear, coordinated, and built for long-term success. Too often, funders wrestle with fragmented ecosystems, unclear outcomes, or grantees stuck in survival mode. The result: good intentions that don’t deliver the scale of impact they could.
Rivers & Roads Consulting partners with foundations, philanthropic collaboratives, and corporate giving programs to ensure their investments create bold, lasting change. We bring clarity to funding strategies, align stakeholders, and strengthen the capacity of grantees so dollars go further and outcomes endure.
Designing bold, actionable strategies that align giving with mission, community needs, and long-term outcomes.
Supporting nonprofits and community organizations with the tools, leadership, and systems needed to maximize the value of philanthropic investments.
Building collaborative networks of funders, nonprofits, and public agencies to reduce duplication and amplify impact.
Helping funders launch new initiatives and measure outcomes, ensuring resources are directed where they matter most.
Designing inclusive processes that elevate community perspectives in philanthropic decision-making, building trust and ensuring investments reflect real needs.
When philanthropy works with Rivers & Roads, investments go beyond grants. They become catalysts — strengthening ecosystems, empowering leaders, and sparking results that ripple across communities.
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Examples of how we’ve supported funders and philanthropic initiatives:
Meet Our Experts
Chris brings deep experience in organizational development and philanthropic partnerships, helping funders design strategies that strengthen grantees and deliver measurable impact.
Jodie combines strategy, storytelling, and stakeholder engagement to help foundations and philanthropic organizations clarify vision, strengthen partnerships, and craft initiatives that create lasting community impact.
Whether you’re refining a funding strategy, launching a new initiative, or strengthening your grantee ecosystem, Rivers & Roads is ready to help philanthropy create lasting change.
