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Charitable Giving Consultant

A friendly, boutique consultancy serving clients nationwide.
Located on the PA/MD line just north of Baltimore & Washington, D.C.

Call Andrew Jensen at Sozo Firm Inc.
Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5PM EST

717-885-2312 or 800-460-SOZO

  • Trust
  • Respect
  • Confidence

Over the past 20 years Andrew has provided business efficiency & marketing consulting through his company, Sozo Firm Inc, to over 100 nonprofits and family foundations across the United States. In 2023 in response to seeing the need for improving both the efficiency of philanthropic giving as well as the effectiveness through stronger recipient accountability, Andrew began pursuing adding charitable consulting to his practice's offerings. In January 2024 he soft launched his charitable consulting services with a formal launch in January 2025.

Services Provided

Nurturing the Art of Effective Giving

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Strategic Philanthropy Planning

Strategic philanthropy planning enables donors to maximize their impact. We assist you in aligning your philanthropic efforts with your values, passions, and goals to amplify your charitable contribution.

We develop a selection process for recipients with your approval, and qualifying recipients are selected based on the agreed plan of action.

As needed, we can work with your accountant, financial advisors and legal team to assist in foundation set-up, grantmaking strategies, and budgeting for philanthropic endeavors.

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Charitable Recipient Relations

Is a Recipient an Ideal Match for Your Giving? Thoroughly vet the non-profit organizations, entities and individuals you support (or intend to support) through our charitable recipient relations services.

By conducting focused site visits and evaluations, we provide crucial insights into the organization's operations, leadership, program effectiveness, and overall potential for impact.

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Evaluation of Impact

Is Your Giving Truly Effective? We quantify your philanthropic influence through our measurement and evaluation of impact services.

Using time-tested methodologies, we gauge the outcomes of charitable-funded projects, offering clarity on how well your donations are translating into real change.

For donors desiring long term relationships with beneficiaries, this invaluable feedback directly guides future commitments.

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What Makes Us Different?

We're a small, boutique agency which is very selective with the donors & projects we take on. This permits us to dedicate our best attention to providing the quality service you need. We strive to be accessible for each donor, and we thrive in long term relationships built on trust.

We invest much energy & creativity in identifying legitimate & worthwhile recipients. We are meticulous with a perfectionist bent toward thoroughly researching & vetting prospective grant recipients, and we work with them to monitor for results in order to provide you with the best return for your charitable investment.

"Philanthropy is the heart of humanity. It can transform lives, foster development, and bring about lasting change. However, the invaluable art of giving is more than just donating to a cause. It requires strategy, research, and planning in order to manifest sustained and meaningful impact. That’s where I step in, to help you navigate and effectively achieve your philanthropic goals."

- Andrew Jensen

The Power of Philanthropy: Unlocking Generosity

Are you a family foundation, an individual, a non-profit organization or a business seeking to make a significant impact through philanthropic efforts? The world of giving can be intricate and requires strategic thinking, resources, and informed knowledge to maximize good. As a Philanthropy Giving Consultancy, we're here to guide you through the path of effective giving and meaningful contributions.