Helping you build your good name through philanthropy.

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At Good Name Advisors, our mission is just that: to help you preserve—and amplify—your good name through meaningful, values-aligned philanthropy.

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Philanthropic Advising

We offer custom philanthropic advising for individuals and families, designed to meet you where you are in your giving journey. We strive to understand your motivations, interests, and goals, and then identify the right organizations, giving vehicles, and opportunities to bring those intentions to life.

Philanthropic Advising

Giving Circles

Give for Good Circles are our signature offering for values-driven, community-based philanthropy. Ideal for those ready to learn, connect, and give boldly—as part of a collective committed to purposeful philanthropy.

Giving Circles

What people are saying.

 
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“Kari is the embodiment of chesed—kindness, not only in name but in action. Kari’s knowledge, passion, and compassion are intrinsic to each project, relationship, and conversation in which she engages. She shows up, leads with integrity and respect, and earnestly walks the walk. Kari’s good name is resolute, and her work reflects that.”

Kim Raznik
Executive Director, Clover Hill Park Cemetery

“When you get to work with Kari Alterman, you are guaranteed an attentive ear, wise counsel, and salt of the earth direct communication. Kari has helped me be more strategic in my decision making, always reminding me to look to the future, and be guided by equal parts strategy and compassion.”

Aliza Kline
Founder | Community Builder | Designer
Founder and CEO, OneTable, 2014-2024 

“I have known Kari for about 25 years: first as a fellow board member and subsequently as a friend as we both served the community in our own ways. It may embarrass her to hear me say this but she is a marvelous and exceptional person. Without hesitation I can say that she has always brought a sagacity to any issue that was clear, perceptive and insightful. I have often relied on her counsel trusting that it will guide me and make me seem smarter than I am. I am lucky—blessed really—that we are friends and colleagues.”

Bob Bruttell
Former Chairman of the InterFaith Leadership Council

“Kari’s wisdom and intelligence is surpassed only by her deep compassion for the people she works with. This allows her to provide insights which serve not just reaching an outcome, but rather reaching the outcome best suited to the human she’s engaged with. She’s a joy to work with and learn from.”

Robb Lippitt
Interim COO, Leading Edge

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