Our Team
We are senior operators and strategists who build capital engines for mission-driven institutions.
With backgrounds spanning presidential campaigns, national advocacy organizations, philanthropy, and cultural storytelling ecosystems, our team understands how to align fundraising architecture, narrative strategy, and governance to scale impact.
We do not simply advise.
We design and execute systems that move capital and build long-term influence.
Jared Milrad, J.D., M.S.
Founder | Principal
Jared Milrad is a senior advisor in capital strategy, institutional growth, and civic infrastructure, with two decades of experience building high-performance fundraising systems for complex political and mission-driven organizations.
He has designed and led multi-million-dollar development initiatives across democracy, conservation, social justice, and cultural institutions—closing transformational seven- and eight-figure gifts and advising CEOs, boards, and political leaders on principal gift strategy, governance alignment, and long-term revenue architecture. His work centers on building durable capital engines that sustain influence across cycles.
Trained as a lawyer and experienced at the intersection of policy, philanthropy, and institutional leadership, Jared brings strategic discipline, discretion, and fluency in high-stakes stakeholder environments. Based in California, Jared maintains deep relationships with principal donors, foundations, and civic leaders nationwide, with particular strength across the West Coast.
Liam Sigman
Senior Advisor, Strategic Partnerships
Liam Sigman is a senior fundraising strategist specializing in principal donor architecture, campaign design, and scalable partnership development.
He has partnered with executive leadership teams to build multi-million-dollar capital strategies across conservation, arts and culture, and advocacy organizations. His expertise includes major gift pipeline construction, high-capacity donor stewardship systems, and campaign execution designed to drive sustained revenue growth.
Liam brings cross-sector experience bridging philanthropy and narrative strategy, enabling institutions to convert mission clarity into durable funding streams and long-term influence. A native of Tacoma, Washington, Liam brings a deep connection to the Pacific Northwest and a strong commitment to social impact.
Elise Sanchez
Director, Development & Civic Engagement
Elise Sanchez is a development strategist focused on institutional funding growth and equity-centered civic engagement.
She specializes in grant strategy, institutional partnerships, and individual giving programs that expand capital access for mission-driven organizations. Her work integrates restorative justice and intersectional environmental frameworks into scalable fundraising strategy.
Based in her hometown of Los Angeles, California, Elise supports executive teams in strengthening funding pipelines, cultivating foundation partnerships, and aligning community engagement with long-term development objectives.