MFG Change

Made-by-hand support and solutions for social change.

About Us

We partner with you to turn intention into impact.

MFG are the initials of my name, but the acronym also shares a connection with the business world, where it is an abbreviation for manufacturing. Too often we think of the industrialized version of manufacturing. Too often we apply industrialized norms to social change. However, the word ‘manufacturing’ comes from its roots ‘made by hand.’

This sentiment is the essence of our services – bespoke, personalized, and meeting you where you are at. We are committed to empowering individuals, couples, and families through personalized professional coaching, philanthropic advisory, rigorous research, and transformative instruction.

Services

2026: Twenty Years as a Foundation Professional

In 2026, I mark twenty years since I first joined a philanthropic foundation, an unplanned entry that became a defining professional path. Over two decades, my work has focused on understanding how foundations function from the inside: the roles, decisions, and people who shape philanthropic practice. This milestone year reflects both experience gained and a continued commitment to strengthening the craft of foundation professionals.

Unrestricted

Unrestricted giving is widely recognized as a best practice in philanthropy. It enables organizations to respond, adapt, and lead with confidence. It is also a reminder that foundations themselves are unrestricted in shaping the legacy they wish to leave —
AND that each of us is unrestricted in the good we can create.

Sandbox

We collaborate with individuals who are passionate about social impact to drive meaningful change.

My Giving Is - The Giving Lifestyle

We provide the coaching and white-label research for Philanthropists and their Advisors to guide informed philanthropic decisions.

ACE Action focuses on the next generation givers – starting with primary and secondary school children. To inform its approach, ACE looks to emerging research on children’s philanthropic citizenship.

This podcast is the first-of-its-kind featuring women who work in the philanthropic sector. The podcast looks across roles to explore how they enable giving and understand womens’ unique experiences in the sector.