Top 10 Philanthropy Advisors 2025
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Philanthropy within the wealth-management sphere is undergoing a quiet revolution, as advisers and donors alike move from ad-hoc giving to strategic, purpose-driven impact. Figures such as Juliet Agnew (Barclays Private Bank) and Nina Hoas (Pictet Wealth Management) describe clients seeking to embed philanthropy into holistic wealth planning, balancing values with measurable outcomes. There is a marked shift toward trust-based giving, flexible capital and collaboration—approaches that replace transactional donations with long-term partnerships and genuine listening. Joe Crome at CAF and Etienne Eichenberger of Wise Philanthropy champion models that blend social investment with philanthropy, while advisers such as John Pepin (Philanthropy Impact) and Renee Hoare (C Hoare & Co) highlight the importance of networks, community engagement and intergenerational purpose in effective giving.
At the same time, the field is embracing innovation and inclusion. Donors are turning to data, technology and adaptive learning to track results and iterate in real time, a trend reflected in Tom Hall’s work at UBS Optimus Foundation and Anna Josse’s agile donor-advised funds at Prism the Gift Fund. Philanthropy is becoming more professional yet also more human, focused on equity, shared power and collaboration across generations. As Eva Kooijman (Ace International) and John Canady (NPT UK) emphasize, modern philanthropy is about stewardship—leveraging wealth not just for generosity but for systemic change. In this new landscape, the philanthropic advisor is less a gatekeeper and more a guide, helping families align wealth with purpose, impact and legacy.