Grantmakers and Social Investors

Leveraging financial resources for community good

For some organizations the challenge isn’t about raising money – it’s about giving it away effectively.  Foundations and other grant-making institutions have a critical role to play in support of community change.  That role includes finding catalyst, investment partner, philanthropic advisor, or innovator.

Despite the unique role they play in the nonprofit sector, these investors have needs not unlike their nonprofit partners. They need clear direction and core strategies to guide their decisions. They need systems to track their work and tools to communicate their impact. Foundations also have distinctive challenges that set them apart from other nonprofits. Philanthropic leaders often seek to identify and develop community-wide initiatives that make effective collaboration possible. They can also bring resources to the table to fuel the efforts.

We provide support to help grantmaking organizations become as powerful and effective as the organizations they seek to fund. Our vast experience provides a broader and more global perspective that fits the needs of strategic funders and social investors.