David Garamella

Principal & CEO @The Giving Collaborative

CT, US

The Giving Collaborative (TGC) is a global comprehensive philanthropy consulting firm whose mission is to deliver personalized counsel to non-profit organizations. TGC is committed to providing exemplary programs and services that maximize results by focusing on the unique needs of our clients. From campaign readiness and assessment to grant writing, our goal is to always build lasting relationships based on trust and mutual respect with each organization we represent. The Giving Collaborative helps fundraisers build high-performing philanthropic programs. With representation in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, London, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New York, Virginia, and Washington, D.C, TGC is a leader in philanthropy consulting. Our strength resides in the realization that we were founded by fundraisers for fundraisers. TGC offers personalized philanthropy solutions for organizations in areas such as: • Annual Fund Initiatives• Board Development• Campaign Readiness and Feasibility• Capital Campaign Counsel • Corporate and Foundation Relations• Corporate Responsibility• Establishing a Foundation• Executive Recruitment• Government Affairs• Interim Staffing• Major Gift & Planned Giving Onsite Staffing• Planetree Initiatives• New Giving Programs• Philanthropy Audits• Planned Giving• Social Media• Strategic Writing

Notre Dame High School, West Haven, CT

Diploma, College Prep

Bridgewater State University

Public Administration

Stonehill College

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science and Government,

Franklin University

Master of Public Administration - MPA