Philanthropic Advisor
Whether Shari Fox is helping donors develop an entire plan and governance structure for multi-generational philanthropy, evaluating potential charitable projects, or advising on a specific significant gift, she partners with her clients to ensure they impact the change they wish to see in the world.
With more than 26 years’ experience leading planned, major, and principal gift programs at the University of Illinois (8 years), University of Michigan (7 years), University of Cincinnati (3 years), and local not-for-profit organizations, Shari helps individuals and families approach charitable giving strategically, intentionally, and effectively. She also consults with nonprofit organizations to build or enhance their major and planned giving programs and develop their board’s effectiveness in support of their fundraising efforts
Shari is a graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and earned an MBA from Xavier University in Cincinnati. She is a past chair of the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners where she continues to serve on the Leadership Institute and is a current member of the Chicago Council on Planned Giving, Central Illinois Charitable Gift Planners, Eastern Illinois Estate Planning Council, and International Advisors in Philanthropy. She is a seasoned public speaker, presenting at multiple seminars and conferences at the local and national level. Shari has earned a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® designation from The American College of Financial Services.