Stephanie Schwartz is Little Bean Group's Founder & CEO.
Stephanie (she/her) is a nationally recognized leader in philanthropy with extensive experience and expertise. She knows that philanthropy has the power to create change and impact and has a passion for helping organizations identify and realize their objectives.
Stephanie founded Little Bean Group in 2019 after nearly two decades of fundraising experience at well-known organizations. She rose through the ranks from front-line fundraiser to executive leader and has experience in all aspects of fundraising.
Stephanie launched Little Bean Group because every organization needs effective fundraising to reach its goals. Stephanie helps organizations start, improve, and sustain their fundraising over time. She provides clear guidance, actionable recommendations, and the high-caliber customized work for every client.
In addition to her client work, Stephanie regularly trains and coaches organizational leaders and nonprofit board members on how to enhance their knowledge of and comfort with fundraising. She teaches Museum Fundraising at The Corcoran School of the Arts and Design at the George Washington University. She serves on the board of the Greater Washington Diaper Bank and The Field School.
She earned an MBA from The George Washington University and is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Douglass College, the women’s college at Rutgers University. She lives in Washington, DC with her husband and son.
Stephanie maintains a regular yoga practice and loves to read, cook, antique, and travel in her free time.
Our Values
Our work is grounded in the values of inclusivity, trust, honesty, and integrity. As a woman-owned and woman-run business, we seek to elevate the voices of historically marginalized groups by amplifying their voices on our platforms and through our work. We create an environment that welcomes discussion. There isn’t always a clear cut answer in fundraising, and we are comfortable navigating multiple opinions, complex issues, and nuanced approaches.
We build trust through regular, transparent communication. We offer honest advice, even when it is hard to hear. We are available for strategic consultation and take the time to pause and reflect throughout our engagements. While we may work together for a short period of time, our partnership will have lasting impact and we take that responsibility seriously.
In accordance with our values, Little Bean Group reserves time every month for pro bono work. We seek out organizations whose work supports women, girls, and vulnerable populations as well as those focused on reproductive justice and ensuring access to reproductive healthcare. Since our founding, we have completed hundreds of pro bono project hours. We also make charitable donations to organizations whose work aligns with our values. We are proud to have contributed hundreds of pro bono hours and thousands of dollars to organizations.
My Jewish faith taught me that we must always stand up and speak out when we see injustice. Attending a women’s college illuminated how various forms of inequality and injustice are often intertwined. I grew up with these values and they remain central to who I am and the impact I want to make on the world. As a business owner and as an activist, I have both the obligation and privilege to create change in my community and on issues that matter to me.”
