about us

givingadvice is a cause marketing and brand philanthropy boutique consultancy located in Savannah focusing on businesses in the fashion, beauty, fitness and health industries.  Launched in 2005 by Maggie Keenan, givingadvice was created to connect brands with causes for the greater good. Our clients receive tailored attention for their specific brand needs.

 Maggie F. Keenan, Ed.D.
 Chief Giving Strategist

Maggie has never been the kind of business owner or long distance runner that is content being behind the leader. Instead, Maggie wakes up every morning driven by the desire to make a difference in the world, inspire others to do the same and to get her miles in.

She is dedicated to providing cause marketing and community involvement services to businesses.  Her focus and determination means that businesses can make stronger and more synergistic connections with causes and customers. Her clients are most attracted by her passion and vision for what she sees possible for their contribution to the world.  With an uncanny ability to connect ideas, people and causes, Maggie sees opportunities all around for anyone that desires to be a force for change. 

Maggie often appears on numerous radio shows and teleseminars and is frequently interviewed by the media. She has been featured in MORE Magazine, the Atlanta Journal Constitution, the Washington Business Journal. Maggie is excited about the release of her book Small Businesses Give BIG: Why charitable giving is a great business strategy!

An avid runner, you can find Maggie on a long distance run when she isn't in her office.

Laurel A. Brady
Nonprofit Team Partner


Patti Rahn
Support Services Manager


Melanie Borowczyk
Client Care Coordinator

Core Beliefs

• Giving is an investment to  making the world a better place.
• Giving is an expression of goals and values.
• Giving is a process that has mutual benefits.
• Giving is a force for creating meaningful change.

 Core Values

• Significance: Experience and expertise shape our commitment to the delivery of every program and service.
• Integrity: Forthrightness drives our business practice and relationships to build lasting and loyal clients and partners.
• Exuberance: Mix spirit, effort and fun for a team brimming with passion and pride for our work in this world.
• Determination: We go the extra mile and exceed expectations with unparallel programs and services.