Our Story

Fairmount Ventures aspires to help create the world we all want to live in—one where community, connection, and equal access to resources empower everyone to live healthy and resilient lives. Catalyzing change for over 30 years, our team of consulting experts bring deep insight and deep understanding of the philanthropic, nonprofit, and public sector landscape, both in our hometown region of Philadelphia and nationally. Our breadth of perspective and a combined focus on planning and revenue means we can truly strengthen, accelerate, and transform our clients’ impact in their communities.

Expertise in Organizational Strategy, Leadership, and Revenue Generation

We understand the context, challenges, trends, and opportunities social impact organizations face. Our approach holistically addresses each client’s needs, aligning vision, culture, capacity, and sustainability through flexible services. We excel in change management to guide you through operational and environmental shifts.

Responsive, Tailored, and Flexible Support

We serve you as strategists, thought partners, coaches, and hands-on staff, meeting your needs in the moment while maintaining a focus on long-term strategy. Our approach prioritizes curiosity, creativity, transparency, and trust-building.

Connected and Collaborative

As sought-out thought leaders with a deep network, we are committed to continuous learning and bring a broad landscape perspective to our work that helps you make new connections, build new partnerships, and deepen impact. We value our clients’ expertise as partners in every project.

Women-Owned and Led

Fairmount is certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council. This designation helps us advance your supplier diversity goals and serve as committed allies to equity and inclusion, reflecting our values in our client work.

Teamwork

Collaboration enriches our efforts. We produce our best outcomes by honoring the unique roles of our clients and colleagues and following through on our commitments.

Thought Partnership

We trust in the creativity and resourcefulness of our team. By reflecting diverse perspectives and experiences, we achieve our best outcomes and share these insights with our clients.

Excellence & Effort

We strive for superior results and a process that allows for growth and learning, valuing high-quality work in everything we do.

Functional Empathy

We respect the different roles and perspectives of our clients and colleagues. By fostering a flexible and productive environment, we enable everyone to reach their full potential.

Balance

We believe in a culture that allows for balance, sets boundaries around work to make time for personal life, and provides flexibility to address individual needs.

Integrity

We build trusting relationships with our clients and colleagues through truthfulness, kindness, and directness. We challenge assumptions, learn from mistakes, and act with courage and candor.

Inclusion

We are committed to combating systemic inequality and racism. By pursuing knowledge, self-examination, and allyship, we support the creation of a truly inclusive and anti-racist society alongside our clients.

Meet the Team

When you partner with Fairmount Ventures, you gain access to a team of seasoned professionals with a blend of practical expertise and academic excellence. Our collective experience merges a lifelong connection to the Philadelphia region with innovative perspectives and a proven track record of advancing nationally recognized strategies. We understand what it takes to help nonprofits grow and thrive. Meet the team behind the impact.