
Empower Your Philanthropic Vision
Transforming Your Passion For Change Into Meaningful Impact
Empowering Change
Welcome To COR Philanthropic Strategies.
At COR Philanthropic Strategies, we are passionate about accelerating change through philanthropy and helping nonprofits flourish. Our mission is to collaborate with individuals, families, and organizations to develop customized strategies that identify opportunities, navigate challenges,
and achieve meaningful objectives. Through strategic planning and sustainable solutions, we drive positive change and foster lasting impact.

What Does "COR" Mean?
The name "COR" holds deep significance, both personally and philosophically. Derived from Jaimi's last name, "COR" translates to "heart" in Latin and serves as the root for the word "courage." Historically, courage has meant "to speak one's mind by telling all one's heart," embodying a profound commitment to authenticity and transparency.
Additionally, "COR" can express interest, admiration, and surprise—qualities that resonate deeply in our work. This name is a tribute to Jaimi’s grandmother, whose life was characterized by unwavering love, hard work, and determination. At COR, we aspire to embody these values in our consulting practices, fostering genuine connections and courageous conversations with our clients.
Meet Jaimi Cortes, MBA
2024 Advisor Excellence Award Winner
Jaimi Cortes is a seasoned expert in philanthropy, nonprofit development, grant-making, and strategic planning. With years of experience and a passion for social change, Jaimi partners with individuals, families, foundations, and nonprofits to develop impactful strategies that align with their goals and values.
As the founder of COR Philanthropic Strategies, Jaimi’s work is grounded in a commitment to authenticity, courage, and collaboration.

We offer a comprehensive suite of services designed to support your philanthropic journey.
Our Services
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Transform your philanthropic vision into actionable strategies with our expert guidance. We provide tailored thought partnership to individuals, families, and private foundations on strategic giving, helping you identify high-impact opportunities that align seamlessly with your mission.
Together, we’ll develop both annual and long-term strategies for your philanthropic initiatives, encompassing goal setting, strategic alignment, and thorough impact assessment. Our comprehensive grantmaking budget will enable you to forecast and meticulously track your charitable contributions, ensuring that every dollar maximizes its potential for positive change.
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Create a customized giving plan that reflects your values, interests, and objectives, transforming your philanthropic vision into tangible outcomes with measurable impact.
We collaborate closely with wealth advisors, financial planners, estate attorneys, and other trusted professionals to develop tailored philanthropic strategies. Our aim is to guide you in achieving your philanthropic goals while establishing a lasting legacy for you and your family. Together, we ensure your charitable endeavors resonate deeply and fulfill your aspirations for meaningful change.
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Engage deeply with your family, foundation staff, and board members to gain insights into your history, infrastructure, core programs, grantmaking procedures, and future vision. We specialize in refining priorities through purpose-driven strategies that align perfectly with your mission.
Our approach includes curating comprehensive grantmaking programs and processes—from proposal development and vetting to selection and reporting. We help establish specific goals for your initiatives, ensuring successful implementation and measurable outcomes that drive positive impact in the communities you wish to serve.
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We provide comprehensive research and analysis to shape your giving strategy, whether through a broad landscape scan or targeted identification of specific nonprofits that align with your interests. Our in-depth approach ensures that your philanthropic efforts are informed, strategic, and impactful, allowing you to make well-informed decisions that resonate with your values and objectives.
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We expertly navigate family dynamics to cultivate a robust culture of giving that supports enduring generational impact. Our approach empowers next-generation philanthropists to confidently assume leadership roles, aligning their personal passions with family priorities. We emphasize collaboration and advocate for a holistic and inclusive perspective on philanthropy, enabling emerging leaders to enhance their philanthropic interests while respecting and integrating established philanthropic practices.
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Incorporate a gender and racial justice lens into your giving to maximize impact in the most underrepresented and under-resourced communities. By strategically aligning your philanthropic efforts with these crucial frameworks, you can help drive meaningful change and support initiatives that promote equity and empowerment for those who need it most. Together, we can ensure your contributions foster a more just and inclusive society.
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For those looking to contribute their time, talent, testimony, and connections, we can uncover meaningful opportunities for volunteerism, board service, peer funder collaboration, and strategic partnerships.
Additionally, we assist corporate entities in integrating social responsibility into their core operations and enhancing employee charitable giving. Together, we can create impactful initiatives that reflect your values and engage your community in transformative ways.
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We connect clients with innovative best practices across the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors. This includes access to learning opportunities, collective giving models, participatory grantmaking, and strategies for jumpstarting new initiatives. By staying at the forefront of sector advancements, we empower you to implement effective approaches that enhance your philanthropic impact and foster meaningful change.
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We source investment opportunities in social and environmental impact to amplify your philanthropic giving. By identifying strategic avenues for investment, we help you leverage your contributions to generate measurable benefits for communities and the environment, ensuring your philanthropy drives sustainable change while aligning with your values.
Testimonials
“I have had the privilege of working with Jaimi for 5 years, and I can confidently say that her expertise has been invaluable. From the outset, she engaged deeply with my goals and vision for philanthropy. Together, we explored best practices and insights from her extensive experience in the field. She introduced me to remarkable organizations that I would not have discovered on my own, allowing me to focus on what truly matters.
If you are ready to elevate your philanthropic efforts, Jaimi is the expert you want by your side.”
Adam, Entrepreneur, San Francisco
“Jaimi has been instrumental in refining my approach to giving. Her deep understanding of the local nonprofit landscape and strategic insights have allowed me to maximize the impact of my contributions. She also helped me identify causes that resonate with my values and connect me with organizations that align with my vision for educational change.
I wholeheartedly recommend her expertise to anyone looking to enhance their philanthropic impact.”
Anonymous, Sausalito

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