About The Starling
We help you lead more donors toward greater generosity. So you can do more good in the world.
Vision
To be a trusted partner and thought leader in philanthropy, donor engagement, and corporate social responsibility (CSR), inspiring innovative partnerships and meaningful social impact across social services, arts and culture, and humanitarian aid.
Mission
At The Starling, we empower mission-driven organizations to unlock their full potential. Through tailored donor research, strategic development, and stakeholder engagement, we help cultivate lasting relationships, secure transformational support, and design sustainable programs that drive measurable change in communities.
Our Values
- Collaboration: We believe great outcomes are achieved through genuine partnerships.
- Precision: Every detail matters. Our strategies are tailored to align with your goals.
- Impact: We focus on creating measurable, lasting change.
- Integrity: Transparency and trust guide everything we do.
- Innovation: We approach challenges with creativity and forward-thinking solutions.
- Equity: We center inclusion and justice in every aspect of our work.
What We Stand For
At The Starling, we are committed to fostering stronger communities through insight-driven strategies and collaborative solutions. We recognize that every organization and community is unique, and our work is grounded in listening, learning, and responding to your specific needs.
Our Commitment to Accessibility
What We Stand For
We are dedicated to making our services accessible to organizations of all sizes. Whether you’re a grassroots initiative or an established nonprofit, we offer flexible engagement models to meet your capacity.
Leadership Kais Padamshi (he/him)
Founder and Principal Consultant of The Starling, Kais brings years of expertise in fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and organizational strategy. With a passion for equity and innovation, Kais has worked with nonprofits and corporations to design strategies that bridge ambition with measurable results. His experience spans diverse sectors, including arts and culture, social services, and humanitarian aid, always with a focus on creating meaningful impact.
Our Approach
We work with you, not for you. By prioritizing collaboration, we ensure that every strategy we develop is co-created and aligned with your mission and values. Together, we’ll uncover opportunities, address challenges, and deliver solutions that create lasting change.
We teach fundraisers.
We take the learnings from our work with clients and make it accessible to as many fundraisers as possible.
Perspectives That Inspire Action
Our blog offers fresh insights, case studies, and practical tips to navigate the ever-changing landscape…
