Christina Howard
Philanthropic Consultant and Learning Partner
Supporting thoughtful, relational, and effective funding practice. Helping funders navigate complexity, strengthen decision-making, and build learning into how they give.
How I Can Support Your Work
I work with philanthropic trusts, foundations, and other funding organisations, often during periods of formation, reflection, or change. I also design and deliver professional development for the funding sector.
Helping funders evolve how they work and relate to communities.
Supporting new funds and initiatives with strategic clarity and strong foundations.
Designing and holding conversations that enable reflection, alignment, and good decisions.
Learning reviews and sense-making processes to support adaptive practice.
Courses and workshops that build capability for funding staff and trustees.
A calm, strategic partner in complex work
I support funders who want to strengthen how they give, learn, and partner with communities. My work draws on decades of experience across multiple sectors, with a focus on relational practice, systems thinking, and adaptive learning.
How I Work
- Calm, structured facilitation
- Relational and values-based practice
- Clear thinking, practical frameworks
- Learning-focused, adaptive support
- Honest reflection and wide-boundary thinking
Interested in working together?