Beleza was the name of the 37' sailboat my grandparents sailed across the Pacific for seven years when they were in their late 60's. My grandmother, my lifelong mentor, did all the navigation for their journey using a sextant and star charts - no GPS. Until the day she died she wore a gold sextant charm around her neck to remind her of the importance of navigating the journey.

Beleza Advisors seeks to follow her example - boldly helping organizations navigate their journeys to better fulfill their missions of research, education and outreach. 

We believe higher education and nonprofit organizations can help solve humanity’s greatest challenges. Beleza Advisors partners with leaders to clarify their strategy, secure financial resources and inspire their stakeholders.

Strategy and Leadership - A clear and compelling vision is an organization’s north star. Understanding how to most effectively get there is the work of strategy and leadership. We help leaders articulate their vision and organizational goals, fully leverage their teams and hone their leadership practice.

Fundraising - From increasing annual fund donors to closing transformational gifts, we provide strategic counsel grounded in data and best practice, while keeping donors and the organizational vision at the center of all we do.

Communications - Strong communications advance your strategic vision, aligning internal stakeholders and inspiring donors and partners. We develop thoughtful engagement and deployment plans to ensure leaders never miss an opportunity to accelerate their goals, manage a crisis, or share their vision.

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