THE BROWN SISTERS FOUNDATION
IMPACTING CHANGE EXPONENTIALLY.
Client
THE BROWN SISTERS FOUNDATION
Services
Strategy Development
Giving Management
Giving Evaluation
Board Management
External Communication
A foundation. A framework. A future.
Problem:
Barbara and Helen Brown, were two unique women who loved to know that their money made a difference. Upon their passing, trustees called on Vario to design a foundation with a meaningful giving structure and framework that would honor the sister’s legacy
Solution:
The sisters loved to see their money leveraged for the greater good, so Vario built a grantmaking strategy around leverage-based matching gifts that attracted new donors and increased gifts.
Results:
For every $1 awarded, $6 has been generated in new gifts. 16 grantees attracted 818 new donors and increased gifts from 330 existing donors.
Agencies reported increased sustainability and strengthened donor relationships