SaraJoy Pond is a strategic philanthropy consultant who helps family offices and donor-advised funds turn generosity into lasting, catalytic impact. With more than two decades of experience working across health, education, climate, finance, and food systems, SaraJoy brings a rare combination of systems-level insight and practical, hands-on expertise.

Her specialty is guiding families and foundations from intent to action—clarifying vision, building actionable roadmaps, and ensuring every investment in philanthropy is as strategic and disciplined as a financial portfolio. SaraJoy’s work centers on four areas: strategic planning, capacity building, collaboration & consolidation, and fellowships. She has advised and supported organizations in strengthening their impact measurement, aligning strategies, and scaling solutions that change systems rather than just symptoms.

SaraJoy is passionate about unlocking the untapped potential of donor-advised funds. She helps families navigate compliance with confidence, while designing approaches that catalyze innovation, seed collaborations, and build reputational leadership. Known for her ability to identify leverage points where one action can create ripple effects across multiple systems, SaraJoy partners with clients who want to make their giving efficient, visible, and enduring—while preparing the next generation to carry forward a legacy of impact.