We partner with philanthropists to unlock their potential & turn their visions for a better world into lasting impact.
We are a philanthropic advisory firm that specializes in supporting individuals and families in their giving and in managing collaboratives and grantmaking initiatives that create long-term change.
20+ years of experience leads to a new path.
We are now…
Approach and ethos
ViaNova’s experienced team helps clients make sense of complexity—designing approaches that can evolve and sustain over time.
Across all of our work, we are guided by the same principles: we take time to understand the change our clients want to see and the structures and circumstances within which they work and live. We bring flexibility, care, and evidence-based practice to every engagement, drawing on decades of experience working alongside donors, nonprofits, policymakers, and partners.
“We used that knowledge to weave the pattern of life like a tapestry across night and chaos.”
— Ursula K. Le Guin
Our areas of practice
Individuals & families
We work alongside individuals and families throughout their philanthropic journeys—whether launching new foundations, navigating generational transitions, refining strategy, running grant-making programs, or scaling bold initiatives.
Collaboratives & grantmaking initiatives
We partner with foundations, corporations, and impact leaders who want to address complex, systemic challenges through grant-making initiatives or pooled funding. We design and implement initiatives and support them at critical moments across their lifecycle.