Jenny Lavey

Jennifer R. Lavey

philanthropy management services

About Jennifer

For more than two decades, Jennifer Lavey has advised nonprofit organizations, philanthropists, business leaders, and family foundations on some of their most important fundraising and philanthropic initiatives. She has helped clients raise hundreds of millions of dollars while guiding organizations through capital campaigns, endowment initiatives, major gift strategies, and periods of transformational growth.

Jennifer believes philanthropy is most powerful when it is rooted in purpose, thoughtful leadership, and authentic relationships. She is particularly passionate about advancing the arts, preserving history, expanding educational opportunity, and improving the lives of vulnerable populations, including isolated seniors.

In recent years, Jennifer has expanded her practice to advise founder-led and privately held companies on corporate philanthropy and social impact. She helps businesses build meaningful nonprofit partnerships, develop intentional community investment strategies, and create programs that reflect their values while strengthening the communities they serve.

Known for her collaborative style and practical approach, Jennifer is often brought in when organizations need an experienced advisor to help navigate complexity, build consensus, and move important initiatives forward.

Originally from the Washington, D.C. area, Jennifer and her husband divide their time between Los Angeles and the Coachella Valley. She currently serves on the Board of the Palm Springs International Film Festival and is deeply committed to advancing the arts, preserving history, and strengthening communities through philanthropy.

Services

Jennifer’s practice is built around one belief: meaningful philanthropy begins with thoughtful strategy. She advises nonprofit organizations, businesses, and philanthropists on the ideas, relationships, and leadership needed to create lasting impact.

For Nonprofit Organizations

Helping organizations prepare for growth, strengthen fundraising, and build long-term philanthropic success.

Services include:

  • Capital Campaign Planning & Counsel
  • Endowment Campaign Strategy
  • Major Gift Strategy
  • Campaign Readiness & Feasibility
  • Case for Support Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Board Development & Governance
  • Executive Leadership Coaching
  • Fundraising Training
  • Development Assessments

For Businesses

Helping founder-led and privately held companies develop thoughtful corporate philanthropy and social impact strategies that align with their values, strengthen community relationships, and support long-term business objectives.

Jennifer also serves as a Fractional Head of Social Impact, providing senior-level strategic leadership on a project or retainer basis for organizations that do not require a full-time executive.

Services include:

  • Fractional Head of Social Impact
  • Corporate Philanthropy Strategy
  • Community Impact Planning
  • Corporate Giving Strategy
  • Nonprofit Partnership Development
  • Sponsorship & Community Investment Strategy
  • Employee Engagement & Volunteer Programs
  • Founder & Executive Philanthropic Advisory
  • Social Impact Program Development

For Philanthropists & Families

Helping individuals, families, and family foundations create thoughtful, values-driven approaches to philanthropy that reflect their priorities and create lasting impact.

Services include:

  • Family Philanthropy Strategy
  • Foundation Advisory
  • Strategic Giving Plans
  • Legacy Philanthropy
  • Charitable Opportunity Evaluation
  • Grantmaking Strategy
  • Board Service Advisory
  • Long-Term Philanthropic Planning

Contact

323.395.3690      jenny@jennylavey.com