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Diamond Philanthropy Advisors

Passionate Giving for Community Impact

The present moment demands transformational thought as we consider the future of our earth and its inhabitants - it is time for courageous giving to create systemic change. As a leader in the philanthropic space, Julie’s mission is to create personalized and societally impactful philanthropy programs for individuals, families, and youth. Humanity stands at a crossroads, and intentional, impact-driven philanthropy offers opportunities to align your giving with your values, the needs of our communities, the protection of our environment, and the creation of equity for all earth’s inhabitants. We must commit to creating a more just, sustainable future for both the people and the planet.

Diamond Philanthropy Advisors provides philanthropy consulting to new and long-standing family foundations, individuals, giving circles, and Next Generation giving programs. The firm offers over 20 years of expertise in developing and managing grantmaking programs in diverse focus areas -- animal protection, the arts, education, environment, mental health, poverty, veteran and youth services. Expert due diligence and research ensure that each grant is given with priority toward intentionality and impact. We determine right-sized grants and find best practice nonprofits across the country. 

For family foundations, we can design and provide comprehensive management services, retreats, and workshop opportunities. Full board support, governance, and grants management offer families the opportunity to focus solely on the vital task of strategic giving.  

With over 35 years of experience developing youth art and philanthropy programs for community organizations, family foundations, and educational institutions, Diamond Philanthropy Advisors can assure that the next generation is prepared to give with commitment, knowledge, and passion.  

From a passion to a well-developed grantmaking strategy, Diamond Philanthropy Advisors will guide your philanthropy journey through collaboration and commitment to creating an impactful giving program.

Our Team

Julie Diamond

CEO

    Julie Diamond brings over 40 years of business management and 22 years of management experience in the philanthropy world to her firm. She has served as a consultant to family foundations, individuals of wealth, and youth leadership and philanthropy programs.

    For the past 22 years, Julie has incubated and managed several family foundations with Virginia Hubbell Associates. Prior to that, she spent 20 years working in arts administration, during which she managed one of the top contemporary art galleries in San Francisco (Stephen Wirtz Gallery), worked at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and managed several other small art galleries.

    In 2008, Julie created the curriculum for Teens, Community, Action, an innovative leadership and philanthropy program for teens. Serving hundreds of youth, the program was offered through several schools within the Sonoma Valley Unified School District as well as through camps and community after-school programs. Her inspiring curriculum was developed through the combination of her expertise in philanthropy and her experience running a youth arts and nature camp in Sonoma for 15 years.

    Arianna Maysonave

    Program Officer

      Arianna’s interdisciplinary background includes Global Health education at the University of Geneva, where she explored the influence of nature experiences on refugee mental health, performed independent research investigating the LGBTQ+ experience in Geneva, and studied the link between Nepalese women's empowerment and children's nutritional outcomes. She is a graduate of UC Berkeley with a B.A. in Public Health and Psychology. As part of a Berkeley-based research team in collaboration with the Centre for Girls Education in Northern Nigeria, Arianna explored the influence of girls' educational resources on early child marriage. Additional research focused on the impact of nature on the psychological well-being of veterans and underprivileged youth. Arianna minored in Food Systems and has non-profit experience in the food space via internships with Real Food Real Stories and the Ceres Community Project.

      Arianna is passionate about the growing field of planetary health and sees the nexus of human and environmental health as a critical focus in the midst of our unprecedented global landscape. Arianna presently serves as the Director of Development for Herbicide-Free Campus, an environmental non-profit committed to eliminating the use of synthetic herbicides and transitioning to organic land management on university campuses across the nation. An avid backpacker, committed yogi, and fierce champion of the earth, Arianna is deeply connected to the land and devoted to creating a sustainable future for generations to come.