FUNDING + FINANCE
Identifying Giving Opportunities and Developing Grantmaking Strategies
Where and how to make a difference
WHAT WE DO
Research and briefings to understand and identify funding opportunities
Developing giving strategies, including creating theories
of change and grantmaking approachesIssue-specific/sector analyses and baseline studies
Philanthropy sector trend analyses
Mobilizing Philanthropic Capital
Where to find peer donors with whom to invest
WHAT WE DO
Research and analysis of funding landscape for a given sector
Donor prospecting and network mapping
Tailored donor communications including grantee reporting
Donor relations and stewardship services including learning experiences, referrals and connections, and maintaining relationship management systems
Incubating Donor Collaboratives
Amplifying giving through strategic partnership
WHAT WE DO
Bringing donors together to articulate a shared vision and setting up a giving vehicle
Developing a theory of change and grantmaking approach that meets the needs of the collective
Creating a governance system to define roles and decision-making
Fund donor management including financials and reporting
Designing and Delivering Programs (U.S. & International)
Putting philanthropic capital to work in the real world
WHAT WE DO
Social sector program design and delivery at the local and national level
Open and closed calls for proposals and grantee selection support (grantee identification, due diligence, and selection)
Full grantmaking support functions, including grant agreement development and disbursement of funds
Capacity-building support for grantees
Grantee monitoring, evaluation, and reporting
Staff site visits, client learning trips, grantee/project storytelling