At Alpenglow Partners, we believe philanthropy is most powerful when passion meets purpose — and when resources flow directly to the changemakers doing the hard work on the ground.

With decades of experience guiding donors, families, and institutions, we help design philanthropic strategies that are both values-driven and pragmatic. Whether you are:

• New to philanthropy: Beginning your giving journey and seeking clarity on where to start.
   

• Already established: Managing a donor-advised fund (DAF) or private foundation and looking to refine strategy, increase geographic scope, and give more directly internationally.
   

• Ready to deepen your giving: Exploring new approaches that go beyond traditional grants and exploring impact investing.
   

We help you connect your priorities with trusted local organizations that are making a real difference in their communities.

 

What we deliver

Our philanthropy design services include:

• Values alignment: Facilitated conversations with individuals and families to clarify your priorities and long-term goals.
   

• Giving criteria: Developing frameworks for evaluating opportunities and making consistent, intentional choices.
   

• Research & due diligence: Identifying and vetting trustworthy local changemakers with proven track records.
   

• Governance: Creating systems to ensure all U.S. and international laws are followed in deploying funds across borders.
   

• Capital stack design: Crafting agnostic models that combine unrestricted and restricted donations as well as mission-aligned investments.
   

How we work — intentional, informed, and collaborative

We are creative and flexible, building the right philanthropic architecture for each donor. We combine global networks with on-the-ground expertise to surface opportunities others might miss. We also partner with legal and compliance experts to ensure that giving is both high-impact and fully compliant.

 

Why Alpenglow Partners?

We don’t just design philanthropic strategies — we help you build meaningful relationships with local changemakers and create a giving practice that feels authentic, impactful, and sustainable.