
Third Plateau is a full-service social impact and philanthropy consulting firm that partners with bold visionaries in the social and philanthropic sectors to drive meaningful and sustainable change. Our comprehensive services include strategic planning, philanthropic advising, foundation management, program design, research and evaluation, leadership development, network management, and back-office support. 

In 2023, Hirsch Philanthropy Partners – one of the first philanthropic advising firms in the U.S. – joined with Third Plateau, uniting two industry-leading teams. Together, we work with the nonprofit, philanthropic, and public sectors to craft enduring strategies that achieve transformative, community-centered impact. 

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Third Plateau

Jonathan Kaufman

Cait Fitzwater

Laura Mandel

Caitlin Elliott

Zafreen Jaffery

Erica Kashiri

The Leadership Team at Third Plateau spearheads the strategic direction and overall management of the company. This team of seasoned executives and co-founders ensures cohesive vision alignment, drives high-impact initiatives, oversees organizational operations, and fosters innovation in social impact solutions. Together, they steer the company's mission to partner with philanthropic and social sector leaders in creating transformative community-centered change.

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