
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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Jonathan Kaufman

Cait Fitzwater

Laura Mandel

Caitlin Elliott

Zafreen Jaffery

Erica Kashiri

The Associates and Senior Associates team at Third Plateau specializes in executing and supporting various consulting services such as strategic planning, philanthropic advising, program design, research and evaluation, and leadership development. They play a critical role in managing projects, conducting in-depth analyses, liaising with clients, and contributing to the development of impactful, community-centered strategies.

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