Foundations

Foundations mobilize resources to combat the world’s toughest problems. Using a customized framework that combines private-sector discipline with social sector insights, GivingWorks can help improve foundations’ decision making and resource allocation. We prepare foundation clients for the cycles of social change and for new avenues of collaboration.

GivingWorks takes a holistic view of the philanthropic field, where each stakeholder plays a distinct role. We can help your foundation define its role and align its programs, staff and resources to increase the likelihood of success.

See below for examples of how we have helped philanthropic organizations enhance their effectiveness. Also visit What We Do to learn more about how we can help your philanthropic organization turn insight to impact.

Conducted a broad-based study for the International Board of the Open Society Institute to identify and analyze staff and board perspectives on the operational, organizational, and strategic opportunities and challenges before OSI and its global network of affiliates and foundations. Read more under Organizational Diagnostics and Design…

Helped retool the strategy for the World Bank’s Development Marketplace competition, a grantmaking initiative for social entrepreneurs. Read more under Strategy Design…

Conducted a qualitative assessment of the World Bank’s engagement with foundations, with particular attention to each party’s perceptions, needs, and perspectives. Read more under Partnership Strategy…