“Eva is my philanthropic conscience.”
— Lysandra Ohrstrom
“If you are standing on the diving board preparing to take the leap, Eva is the one you want at your side.
She will encourage you to be bold, hold your hand when you need to gather your courage and help you open your eyes to amazing experiences and visions.
The quote at the end of her emails reads: ‘Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive.’
Eva is alive in every moment and she can bring you there too. Dive in.”
— Lori Barra, Executive Director, The Isabel Allende Foundation
“When I was a grant-maker and Eva was a full-time fundraiser, she was one of the few ‘development’ people that I appreciated talking to. Her commitment to feminist and social justice movements is so apparent, she knows the work and the sector well and she profoundly cares. Now, as an organizational leader seeking funding for my work, it's great to be coached by someone so deeply rooted in philanthropy, fundraising and programmatic work. It is a rare combination.”
— Dr. Ramatu Bangura, Co-CEO, Purposeful
I first met Eva more than a decade ago and she has been an invaluable mentor and friend ever since. I have constantly turned to her over the years for advice on new nonprofits and different approaches to philanthropy that I might incorporate into my family’s giving.
The insights I’ve gotten from Eva over the past decade have fundamentally changed the way I see philanthropy and my personal approach to giving.
— Lysandra Ohrstrom, Catesby Foundation
"Eva is a superb fundraiser, a great strategist, and an outstanding writer. But above everything, she is a joy to work with."
- Janelle Cavanagh, Chief Philanthropy Officer, Marin Community Foundation