Cadencia Advisory works with individuals, families and communities of aligned donors who are ready to approach their philanthropy with the same rigour they bring to their lives and businesses.

Our aim is to bring an asset allocation model to philanthropy, to inspire a journey that begins with patience, education and rigorous due diligence and ends with giving that is as considered as the wealth that makes it possible.

We begin by listening — only then do we help clients discover the causes that matter most to them and their families. We want to understand whether advocacy and policy are at the heart of their giving, or whether having the family name on a capital project is, quite unapologetically, the goal. Only when we understand these motivations can we begin structuring their giving portfolio and building meaningful relationships with world-class institutions.

Our work is personal, grounded in trust, discretion and honesty. We are aware that philanthropy is a delicate family endeavour, often viewed differently by younger generations.

Cadencia Advisory is a London-based practice founded by Michelle Crowe Hernandez, a US educated Certified Public Accountant and former M&A and partnership tax accountant at PwC and Hines Real Estate. Michelle had a second career as a major donor fundraising officer and currently holds board roles at the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the Royal Academy of Dance.