About Us
Experience and Specialization
With decades of experience, Buxser Consulting has honed proficiency in strategic planning, organizational management, fundraising, board development, leadership coaching, talent development and communications. Buxser Consulting focuses on helping wealthy families and individuals pursue their philanthropic interests and operationalize giving. The firm also supports non-profit leaders and executives navigate organizational change, fundraising strategy and board development.
Core areas of focus include:
- Leadership and executive coaching
- Identifying and focusing charitable interests and passions
- Operationalizing foundations
- Program evaluation and impact tracking
- Formalizing and assessing grant-making
- Facilitation and training
More About Shana
Shana is a native of Newport Beach, California, earned a B.A. from Manhattan College in NYC, an M.A. from CSUF and has lived and traveled around the world.
She serves on the Board of Directors at the Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach and serves at an Executive Coach for non-profit executives at the Fieldstone Leadership Network in Orange County.
She is a certified philanthropy advisor through 21/64 Multi-Generation Advisors, a consultant partner at National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP), a certified fundraising professional (CFRE), and earned a certificate for Effective Philanthropy at Stanford Philanthropy and Civil Society (PACS). Most weekends she can be found enjoying the outdoors with her family.
Testimonials
"Shana demonstrated the ability to grasp and translate complex concepts and gain the confidence of high-level constituents quickly. She is a warm and engaging relationship developer who works hard to build consensus, elicits collaboration and is a flexible efficient professional."
"I have worked with Shana for many years. She has proven to be very knowledgeable, professional, and excels in her field."
"Shana is a strong strategic thinker. She executed on all the deliverables we worked on together. She was invaluable in driving others to a common goal. She’s a pleasure to work with and someone you can count on to get the job done."
Why NOW is important
Take the time now to strategically plan for your future, bring your family (or corporate philanthropy team) closer and define meaning in your legacy. By incorporating philanthropy into your overall financial present and future, you become more efficient and effective at managing and distributing your wealth.
Don't put off planning your giving for another day. Experience the magic of altruism and the joy and fulfillment it brings to you and your loved ones!
For Professional Advisors
A collaborative, focused approach can lead to greater impact, a successful transition of wealth and a continued relationship with the next generation.
As a wealth advisor, a CPA or an estate attorney, you know clients who need and want philanthropy advising.
By referring clients to a philanthropic expert, you provide support that complements your expertise. You can help clients make more strategic and informed decisions about their giving by working with philanthropy advisors. If you see alignment where we could work together, please reach out and schedule an informational call!