About our services

We work alongside teams (or serve as de facto staff) at foundations, corporations, and non-profit organizations to improve organizational management and processes. Our goal is to make our clients successful in sustainably supporting their programs. Services include cause marketing plans, organizational assessment, strategic planning, financial restructuring and management, board development, prospect research and evaluation, proposal drafting, progress report writing, due diligence and funder communications.

Starfish Impact difference

  • Deep experience in non-profit industry and philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurial spirit
  • Team and leadership oriented
  • Extensive experience with high net worth donors and clients
  • Starfish Impact team members are known for being connectors and collaborators
Foundations

Philanthropic Strategy and Management for
Individuals & Foundations

Starfish Impact
Non-Profit Organizations

 Non-Profit Strategy & Business
Consulting

Companies

Corporate Philanthropy & Social
Responsibility

We are proud to work with

L.A. Kitchen
Social Enterprise Alliance
Project Lyme
The Children’s Partnership
ICE 911
Children Mending Hearts
Kidsave
Assistance League of Los Angeles
Los Angeles Community College Foundation
The Pablove Foundation
Nexus Fund
Opportunity Fund

What clients say

Starfish Impact is my go-to consulting team to assist my clients, and my clients consistently rave about their services.  My clients and I especially appreciate Starfish Impact because they are uniquely positioned to provide in-depth assistance with a variety of critical organizational issues, including strategic planning, financial management, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and event planning.  I feel confident referring clients to Starfish Impact because I know they will receive superior, professional assistance that is directed towards solving problems quickly and comprehensively…read more

Cecily Jackson-ZapataChief Compliance Officer & General Counsel at GVNG

L.A. Kitchen is thrilled to work with Starfish Impact as we launch our dynamic new social business. Marta’s team is wildly professional and super connected, and we’ve seen immediate results since we began working with them. Many talk, few deliver….Starfish Impact delivers!!!

Robert EggerFounder & CEO, L.A. Kitchen

Marta and her team at Starfish Impact have taken our organization to a whole new level. Marta’s guidance and expertise have allowed our small, growing organization to establish solid roots and flourish. I feel like I can reach out to Marta for advice on anything…grant research and writing, board development, governance, and more. Since teaming up with Starfish Impact in late 2013, we have secured multiple grants, built solid relationships with foundations and developed a growing network of supporters throughout the community.  Our organization would not be where it is today without the invaluable support of Marta and her team!

Emili DanzFounder & Executive Director, CITYstage

New Horizons hired Starfish Impact to create a Major Gifts Strategic Plan for the first time in the organization’s 60 year history.  The team delivered a comprehensive narrative plan and numerous attachments providing a Major Gifts road map for New Horizons. We were so impressed we hired Starfish Impact again to execute the plan. Marta, Faye, and Adrienne are strategic additions to New Horizons and provide a unique compliment to our organization bringing an outside perspective to our organization. Starfish Impact’s team approach is a bonus as we get more than one talented brain working on our behalf.

Cynthia SewellCEO, New Horizons