What Drives Us

Empowering Change for a Just and Sustainable Future

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Our Vision

Saltonstall Consulting intently strives for a preserved and protected natural world where all people share fair and equitable access to the resources they need to thrive.

Saltonstall Consulting unleashes strategic visions by increasing philanthropic revenue. As eternal optimists, we tackle inherited challenges, nurture productive relationships, and leverage silver linings so mission-driven change-makers can create pathways to thrive and philanthropists can give with joy.

Our Mission

Our Values

Passion

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We are fierce advocates and commit to keeping your sights set on ambitious and achievable goals. We will match your sense of urgency and tenaciously search for silver linings. We promise to celebrate your “wins” with a happy dance. 

Humility

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We understand that as your consultants, we are guests. Our service to your mission is grounded in your expertise. We work with gratitude and the awareness that we are always learning. We hold space for nuance and are attuned to team and family dynamics.

Teamwork

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We serve as your sounding boards and thought partners to constructive collaborations. As a boutique practice, we serve a select number of clients to ensure our personal attention to your success. We win and lose together, and the measure of our success is how well you do after we leave. 

Rigor

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We work behind the scenes to understand the past and the present to chart your course together. Quantitative data ground us in reality. Qualitative data tell stories that give life to your strategies. Our iterative methodology builds your capacity to achieve resilience and sustainability.

Integrity

Transparency is the hallmark of our practice and we treat our clients the way we would like to be treated: with respect and compassion. We offer our perspectives with honesty and directness. We have the courage to walk the elephant out the door and we keep sensitive and confidential information locked in the vault.