About Us
~ Our Story Begins.
Proactive Philanthropy was established in 1998 by Edward McPherson. Ed graduated from MIT with
a Master's Degree in Real Estate Development. His team includes professional advisors who are
experts in real estate, debt financing, accounting, and legal fields.
" We are seeing our conservation paradigm dramatically shift, making it harder to plan and see what’s ahead. But the good news is that the Proactive Philanthropy was made for moments like this, and we will continue to organize and support the proactive
philanthropy community as it addresses some of society’s greatest challenges, like ensuring clean water, protecting essential plant and animal habitats, and providing communities with access to fresh, local food. "
— Edward McPherson, president and CEO
Our Conservation Priorities
Tackling Climate Change
Conservation priorities
Providing access for all
Protecting Nature for Health and Wellness
Reduce | Reuse | Recycle
Our Skills & Core Activities
EST. 1998 / MASSACHUSETTS - Proactive Philanthropy
Proactive developed a conservative, duplicable method for accessing equity in appreciated assets—turning properties into grants for targeted charities.
Donations
Navigating complex financial structures to ensure a conservative, scalable approach.
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In-house expertise ensuring every transaction is legally sound and tax-efficient.
Contact UsTransactions
Accepting donations, liquidating assets, and redistributing proceeds to vetted charities.
Contact UsOur Team
- Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you, spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life forever.
Communications
Conservation Initiatives
Development
Educational services
Government Relations
