"To give away money is an easy matter and in any man's power. But to decide to whom to give it and how large and when, and for what purpose and how, is neither in every man's power nor an easy matter."
~ Aristotle
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What we do
In an era of unprecedented global challenges, Arakura Consulting provides specialised philanthropic advisory services to Private Family Offices, High Net Worth Individuals, Organisations, and Non-Profit Foundations, helping them develop resilient and impactful long-term funding strategies.
Arakura Consulting delivers sophisticated strategic solutions for foundations, private investors, and global organizations seeking exceptional results. Our expertise spans complex philanthropic strategy, precision business planning, and unparalleled network orchestration - from multi-million dollar funding initiatives to influential industry conferences. We transform ambitious visions into measurable impact by connecting visionary leaders with powerful opportunities. With a proven track record of establishing new funding sectors and cultivating high-impact partnerships, we help elite organizations optimize investments and amplify influence.
Our areas of expertise include:
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- Strategic Innovative Funding
- Corporate Governance
- Organisational Leadership
- Globalization
- Operations and Systems Management
- Sustainability
- Partnerships
- KPI and Impact Reporting
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Recognising the evolving landscape of philanthropy, we also offer services to enhance public engagement and leadership, including:
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- Public Speaking Engagements
- Event and Conference Hosting as Master of Ceremonies
- One-to-One Business Coaching
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Arakura Consulting is led by Yael Simon and Ruthie Rotenberg, dedicated to guiding clients through today's complex philanthropic environment with insight and expertise.
how we do it
Build
Creating strong foundations for philanthropic impact through strategic planning and ecosystem development. - Ecosystem mapping and stakeholder engagement - Research and field analysis - Infrastructure development for emerging sectors - Strategic planning and framework design
Accelerate
Catalyzing field progress through strategic convenings and innovative funding collaboratives. -Strategic convenings design and execution -Funder collaboratives development -Cross-sector partnership alignment -Thought leadership and content development
Sustain
Strengthening giving practices and partnerships to ensure long-term success and meaningful outcomes. -Knowledge sharing frameworks -Impact measurement for field progress -Systems change evaluation -Field sustainability planning
Testimonials
Yael is the rare combination of razor sharp mind and approachable personality. Her expertise in her field is matched by her charisma and engaging presence. Yael's keen insight and pointed guidance were invaluable in numerous engagements and ventures. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Principal, Private Family Office
Yael is a driven leader who approaches each task with gusto. While Yael has a breadth of knowledge, she will immerse herself to become an expert in things she is not yet fluent in. These commingled qualities make her valuable to her professional and personal networks. Having know Yael since childhood, I have been the beneficiary of her growth and have seen the application of her abilities in numerous and varied settings throughout the years.
Moshe Bellows, Managing Principal, Maccabi Ventures
Yael is one of the most motivated, goal-achieving and talented professionals I have ever met. For the 25 years I have known her, Yael manages to accomplish more in any year than most people do in a decade. She has no fear in approaching and mastering new areas of knowledge - and it has been an enriching experience when our professional lives enabled us to work together over the last few years in the areas of social economic policy, which again she amazed me with her grasp of a totally new topic, and her ability to achieve concrete successful outcomes
Matthew Salter, Consultant Macroeconomist, International Financial Markets
Yael is a great relationship-builder and works very hard for the causes in which she believes. She understands well how to marry the PR, funding, and strategic needs of organizations with the participation of donors who share the same interests. Even under the most difficult and time-sensitive conditions, she still manages to bring a professional polish to her projects and deliverables.
Emily Lehrman, Executive Communications Coach and Writing Specialist