Meet Holly
Holly Schnapf, Founder & CEO
For over 25 years, I have helped funders, companies, and nonprofits bridge the gap between big ideas and real-world impact. To date, that work has facilitated more than $200 million in aid and thousands of volunteer hours, improving lives across the globe.
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But it all started in sixth grade. I sold the most candy bars for a school fundraiser, won a teddy bear, and discovered a lifelong love for philanthropy. That early spark led me to Xavier University and the Jesuit Volunteer Corps, where I embraced the commitment of being a "woman for and with others."
I went on to spend decades as a nonprofit executive for organizations like United Way and St. Vincent de Paul, while also serving on boards for the Community Action Agency, and Women Writing for (a) Change among others.
I founded Connecting for Good because I saw too many consultants arrive with grand ideas about how to raise and invest charitable dollars, but leave behind plans that ignored the real-world time and resource constraints organizations face. I wanted to build a consultancy that offers practical guidance, then walks alongside you to turn plans into results.
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The ultimate vote of confidence? My very first clients were my former employers. Since then, Connecting for Good has proudly supported over 20 organizations and foundations/trusts with holdings exceeding $2 billion.
​I’m here to help. Let’s connect.