Julie Shafer

Founder of Julie Shafer Development + Philanthropy, a national philanthropy consulting firm. Ms. Shafer offers a multifaceted skill set honed though over 20 years as a philanthropy executive. After leading a large private foundation in California, Ms. Shafer coordinated an $80M capital campaign for neuroscience before establishing her consulting practice. She brings a translational approach that bridges the gaps between philanthropists and non-profits. Working across the spectrum of giving, Ms. Shafer turns donors into philanthropists through discreet, personalized and focused giving strategies. Her creative and measureable fundraising programs allow non-profits to quickly reenergize their staff and their process. Ms. Shafer offers development & philanthropy assessment, training, recruiting and board facilitation. She has served on numerous foundation and non-profit boards and created the Women in Philanthropy Roundtable in San Francisco. Ms. Shafer is a certified pastry chef, has three grown sons and lives in New York City.