Guided by clarity, grounded in integrity, and shaped by curiosity.
Giardino’s story
Giardino was born from one conviction:
Generosity thrives when relationships are trusted, stories are honest, and people are treated as more than transactions.
Years of working with global charities revealed a common truth: organizations don’t fail for lack of passion—they struggle when systems around generosity are rushed, fragmented, or misaligned with who they truly are.
We help nonprofits gain clarity, and move forward with confidence in their philanthropy. We partner at moments of growth, transition, or strain—bringing strategic insight, relational fundraising support, and leadership accompaniment.
Healthy fundraising isn’t about pressure or performance. It’s about trust, coherence, dignity, and shared ownership.
Giardino is boutique by design. We work deeply, think rigorously, and act with integrity—so generosity becomes more human, sustainable, and transformative.
Meet Our Founder
Philip Reilly is a global fundraising and philanthropy leader with over a decade of experience working alongside international, senior non-profit leaders, corporations, and philanthropists.
His work has spanned strategic fundraising (corporate giving, private foundations, high net worth individuals), donor engagement, executive leadership, storytelling, and team formation—often in complex global and cross-cultural contexts. Philip is particularly trusted in moments where clarity is needed, relationships feel fragile, or organizations sense that something deeper must be addressed beneath the surface.
What distinguishes Philip’s approach is not a formula, but a posture.
He brings together strategic insight and relational intelligence—helping organizations align who they are with how they invite generosity. His work is shaped by a deep respect for human dignity, a commitment to integrity, and a belief that generosity is formed over time, not extracted in moments.
Philip founded Giardino to create space for healthier fundraising, wiser leadership, and more honest storytelling—work that strengthens organizations without losing sight of the people who carry them.
He lives this work with curiosity, humility, and hope—and partners best with leaders who want to build something meaningful, not merely successful.
