Philanthropy has played a pivotal role in society for centuries. The notion of giving back to our roots and investing in the education, health, welfare or advancement of the generations who follow in our footsteps - or in the preservation of our culture, heritage and environment - is appealing to many people the world over. In the UK, philanthropy is fundamental not only to future excellence and innovation, but also increasingly to the very survival of our institutions and to the quality of life and opportunities available to this and future generations.

I founded the Philanthropy Tree in 2016 as a way of sharing my fundraising experience and knowledge - both from the charitable sector, and from an ambitious programme of capital campaigns within one of the worst funded state schools in England. I love to work with those who are looking for a fresh, vibrant and inspirational approach to fundraising and development, and who want to balance traditional income streams with modern philanthropy at its best. After almost 30 years in fundraising, my mantra is pretty simple: leadership with passion; fundraising with heart.

This website gives you a flavour of my work. If you have an idea or a project you think I can help you with, please do just get in touch, I’d love to hear about it - and if I can’t help, then I can almost certainly connect you with someone who can!

Jo Ballantine

jo@philanthropytree.com