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