STRATEGIC
GROWTH SOLUTIONS
Providing fundraising, government relations, marketing, and strategic planning services to impact-driven organizations
Strategic Philanthropy & Stewardship
Legacy-aligned philanthropic strategy and values-driven communications designed to help you give with purpose, clarity, and lasting impact—powered by FundWise™, our proprietary insight platform.
OUR VISION
Named in honor of founder John William Phoenix Trent’s great-uncle, Suffolk County Legislator and former New York State Assemblymember Steven Englebright, Englebright Trent is built on the conviction that legacy, purpose, and stewardship deserve thoughtful structure and enduring strategy.
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We advise mission-driven families, founders, and institutions on values-aligned philanthropic strategy, narrative clarity, and long-term legacy planning. From guiding major gifts and establishing private foundations to shaping donor intent and intergenerational giving, our work empowers clients to give with meaning, govern with integrity, and leave a lasting impact on the communities they care about most.
OUR
SERVICES
Englebright Trent offers bespoke advisory services to help purpose-driven families, institutions, and organizations lead with clarity and communicate with intention. From crafting values-aligned charitable giving strategies to shaping your public narrative, engaging stakeholders, and articulating mission with precision, we provide the strategic counsel and communications expertise to help you create lasting impact.
CHARITABLE GIVING ADVISORY
At Englebright Trent, we help individuals, families, and institutions give with clarity, purpose, and confidence. Our charitable giving advisory services align your philanthropic goals with the most meaningful, tax-efficient, and strategically sound opportunities available today. From establishing foundations and donor-advised funds to crafting legacy plans and evaluating grantees, we offer values-driven guidance rooted in experience, insight, and discretion—ensuring your giving reflects not only your intentions, but your enduring impact.
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
Strategic communications designed to elevate your voice, align your message, and deepen trust. At Englebright Trent, we craft narrative strategies that reflect your values, engage key stakeholders, and inspire meaningful connection. From brand storytelling and public positioning to stakeholder alignment and discreet thought leadership campaigns, we help mission-driven leaders and institutions communicate with clarity, integrity, and purpose.
OUR TEAM
Strategic Communications Advisor
CEO & Principal Consultant
Honorary Advisor
Finance and Impact Data Strategy Consultant
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PAST AND CURRENT CLIENTS
Working With the Very Best
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Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
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Community Foundation of Mendocino County
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Community Foundation of the Hudson Valley
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Community Foundation of San Joaquin
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Civic Influencers
- GallopNYC
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Mendocino Film Festival
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Hudson Valley Current
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Mohonk Preserve
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New York Junior Tennis and Learning
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Hudson River Community Sailing
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VISITvortex
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MyKingstonKids​
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The Art Effect
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Shadowland Stages​​
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NoVo Foundation
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County of Dutchess
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State of California
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County of Mendocino
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West Business Development Center
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Near & Arnold’s School of Performing Arts & Cultural Education (SPACE)
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Mendocino Dance Project
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Flockworks
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Mendocino County Public Broadcasting (NPR affiliate)​
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Mendocino Woodlands Camp Association (MWCA)
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Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce
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Sonoma Clean Power
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Circle Creative Collective
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Seasoned Gives​​
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Energy Upgrade CA
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Redwing Blackbird Theater
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Johnson Family Foundation
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Economic Development and Financing Corporation (EDFC)
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Redwood Credit Union
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Mendocino Savings Bank
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State of New York
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County of Ulster
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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
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Larry Spring Museum
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HATCH Workshop
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Mendocino County Museum
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Friends of the Mendocino County Museum
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United Disaster Relief of Northern California​
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FIRST 5 Mendocino
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Deep Valley Arts Collective
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Visit Mendocino County​​
CONTACT
ENGLEBRIGHT TRENT
For general inquiries, please reach out using the contact info above or submit the following contact form:
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