STRATEGIC
PHILANTHROPIC
COUNSEL,
DELIVERED PERSONALLY
Beneficence is a boutique consulting firm that partners with institutions and families navigating high-stakes philanthropic decisions.
With Beneficence, you’re partnering with a seasoned advisor who’s led advancement efforts from the inside. Mike O’Neill works directly with clients to bring strategic clarity and direction to their most pivotal decisions in philanthropy, leadership, and legacy.
OUR APPROACH
Consulting: We provide the framework and guidance that helps institutions navigate high-stakes fundraising moments with confidence and clarity.
Search: We lead mission-aligned searches for advancement and executive roles where cultural alignment, future-readiness, and strategic insight matter most.
Philanthropic Advising: We support individuals and families of means in aligning their giving with their values, offering confidentiality, clarity, and guidance through complex philanthropic decisions.
WHY BENEFICENCE
Seasoned Advising: Every engagement is led by an experienced practitioner who’s been in your shoes—leading teams, managing campaigns, and making critical decisions.
Personal Investment: We’re selective in who we serve so we can show up with the attention, care, and integrity each engagement deserves.
Strategic Impact: We’ve helped institutions launch successful campaigns and recruit transformational leaders, and we’ve supported families in defining their philanthropic legacies.
WHAT YOU GAIN
We don't just deliver a plan.
We deliver clarity, alignment, and the momentum to move forward—with purpose.
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