Sharon Schneider
Sharon helps family offices integrate positive social impact across their enterprise, aligning the family and team to implement innovative models of philanthropy, impact investing, advocacy and lifestyle services that match the family's values.
North America
United States of America
Impact structure and strategy,
Integrating the next generation,
Philanthropic advisory
Sharon Schneider is an entrepreneur, philanthropy expert and strategy consultant to the next generation of social impact founders, businesses and family offices, including Giving Pledge signatories, Forbes 100 members, private foundations, and single-family offices.
Previously, Sharon was the founding Director of the Walton Personal Philanthropy Group, supporting the descendants of Sam and Helen Walton. She was also co-founder and CEO of Moxie Jean, acquired by Schoola in 2015.
Earlier in her career, Sharon spent 12 years as a staff member and consultant to private foundations, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Pew Charitable Trusts, and dozens of small family foundations, on issues ranging from strategic planning and outcome management to engaging your family in philanthropy.
Insights Sharon Schneider has written
Family Foundations Losing Their Shine
PhilanthropyLearn why family foundations often fall short of their promises. Simple Expert Sharon Schneider shares insights into shifting family dynamics, the rise of autonomy, and the evolving role of philanthropy across generations.
Women controlling wealth
ImpactThere’s a great wealth transfer I don’t see anyone talking about. I know we’ve been hearing a lot about the great wealth transfer: The trillions of dollars being shifted into new hands as the baby boomer generation passes their wealth down to their children, but another great wealth transfer is taking place. This one, into […]
Four trends that will drive the family office revolution
TrendsDiscover the four key trends driving the family office evolution: women controlling wealth, a shift towards Donor-Advised Funds, declining interest in extreme wealth, and the rise of values-driven, integrated living.
