Determining Your
Philanthropic Values
Finding the best use of your
time, resources, and talent
Photo by Emily Scott
What is determining your philanthropic values?
Your philanthropic involvement is 100% choice. With the plethora of areas in need and the many ways to be philanthropic, how do you choose? Emily Scott believes that a key component in your charitable navigation planning lies in aligning with your life values and principles. She calls this, "your personal Venn diagram."
Through the process of philanthropic guidance, people learn how to find fulfillment in their philanthropic choices. The hands-on coaching guides clients through the choices and complexities of charitable contributions.
Photo by Sonya Yruel
What sets Emily Scott apart
She has been a philanthropist for most of her life, having conducted the family foundation strategy and charitable advisement for millions of dollars. She has made the tough choices, made mistakes, had successes, and learned how to say yes and no.
She has served on the board of directors for a variety of charitable organizations and private foundations and has gained expertise in choosing boards, working on boards, and deciding why to be on boards.
She views her role as a coach, advisor, and peer, taking a hands-on approach to each engagement.
What Emily Scott does and why
Emily‘s mission is to help people find fulfillment and joy in their philanthropic choices and achieve their definition of success. She works closely with you and others of your choosing to develop a philanthropic plan that is tied directly to your goals, life values and passions.
“There are a million advisors out there, but none I know of that give the client what they most crave – someone objective and supportive, but also knowledgeable and nurturing.”
– Guy Lampard
Partner, Aperio Group
How Emily Scott can help you
Emily understands the world of philanthropy and planned giving. She can help you answer these and other questions:
How do you start thinking about philanthropy and combining it with your life values and personal goals?
Do you want to build a charitable contribution strategy into your current or future estate plan?
How can you target your charitable donations to closely match your interests and beliefs?
Should you consider a donor advisor fund or a family foundation?
Tell me about sound mind investing. Is it better to give a lump sum payment or spread the donation over a period of time?
The Process
Emily Scott starts by listening. In delving into who you are and what your goals are, Emily helps her clients to first achieve a definition of philanthropic success. Through these conversations and her subsequent research, Emily paints a comprehensive picture of your personal philanthropic profile.
Next, Emily explores different strategies to most effectively reach their goal of philanthropic success. She helps her clients with philanthropic planning by considering different possibilities for what they might do and discussing how to make those choices practical, informed, and impactful. Finally, Emily provides a full report detailing a philanthropic plan that is directly tied to her clients’ goals, values, and passions.
What professionals say about Emily
"Few decisions are more personal than those surrounding philanthropy - whether you want to donate your time, money or experience. Trying to make the most of your contributions requires examining your passions and developing a strategic plan towards these goals. Emily is very gifted at asking the right questions, offering honest feedback and advice, based on her years of personal experience."
– Yali Lincroft
Program Officer, Walter S. Johnson Foundation
“What sets Emily apart is that she is a philanthropist and has overseen tens of millions of dollars in philanthropic contributions where she was hands on in creating the strategy and charity selection. This appeals to gate keepers and makes an instant connection with clients.”
– Nick Hodges
Senior Vice President & COO, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
“Emily Scott is both a coach and a mentor in the complex world of philanthropic planning. She knows her business. I can’t think of a better thought partner and advisor.”
– Dr. Glen Galaich
Former Chief Executive Officer of The Philanthropy Workshop
“I can’t think of anyone better suited to help donors find their passion and direct their philanthropy.”
– Kristina Schaefer,
Senior Associate Dean, MIT Sloan School
“Emily has a smart and effective approach to advancing social causes. She is a devoted, experienced and thoughtful philanthropist.”
– Alexia Everett
Senior Program Officer, The Stuart Foundation
