We bridge people who do good work
in the world
with the people who fuel it
brings decades of experience across family office | foundation, corporate, and nonprofit leadership and is an expert in creating mutually beneficial partnerships.
Over 30 years, we've mobilized more than $100 million to organizations and causes making impact across three continents.
Surge for Water well installation, Uganda 2025
Our target is to mobilize
$200 million worth of impact by 2040
Who We Serve
What We Do
No two clients work the same way. We start by getting clear on the change you're trying to create, then build the right relationships.
Understand What You're After
Bring Deep Fluency to the Table
Every cause has its own language, its own players, and its own path to progress. We bring deep fluency across a spectrum of issues, so the opportunities we present are the ones with promise.
See the Potential for Impact
We go deep into the organizations and opportunities in front of you, what makes them strong, what makes them ready, and where your involvement could matter most.
We build the roadmap and stay engaged along the way, so you always know how your time, money, and trust are translating into lasting impact.
Stay Engaged, Track what Matters
Meet the Team
Based in Minnesota and London, we bring decades of experience across family offices | foundations, corporate, and nonprofit leadership. We've sat on every side of the table before we ever sit down with you and we understand how each world thinks, what matters most to them, and how to spark the connection between them.
That's why we know where to begin.
Our team is small on purpose and we are intentional about who joins us, because our experience directly shapes the quality of what we can offer you. Every engagement gets our full attention.
Peter Ries
President | Founder
For more than 30 years, Peter has found the shift in strategy, story, or partnership that unlocks what's possible. His work has channeled more than $66 million to organizations and causes across three continents.
Samson Bekele
Senior Consultant
International Development
Samson brings deep global leadership experience in nonprofit strategy, having served as CEO of The Pharo Foundation and Co-CEO of Water For People across 12 countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. He now advises clients on strategic planning and multi-country program development, particularly for global and WASH-focused organizations, and serves on two nonprofit boards.
Judith James Ries
Operations | Strategic Support
Judith is the operational expert at Pivot Point, ensuring engagements run smoothly and are backed by strong data, research, and systems.
Her background spans business operations, CRM implementation, and performing arts leadership, bringing both structure and creativity to the work.
Our Values
TRUST
We believe in showing up patient, persistent, and accountable, every time.
CHANGE
We believe change can be necessary, so we stay with our clients so they have the confidence to pivot toward new possibilities.
PARTNERSHIP
We believe in standing alongside our clients and looking at the problem together.
JOY
We believe good work should should generate energy and momentum. That energy is contagious, and it's how we show up for clients and each other.