Philanthropy

Giving is receiving

Philanthropy has always been an integral part of social change and innovation. The twenty-first century has seen unprecedented interest in and growth of philanthropy. Philanthropic leaders continue to assess the ways in which they can be even more effective in their grant making toward greater social impact. Either through traditional forms of grant-making or new approaches such as Trust-based Philanthropy, Program/Mission Related Investments, Impact Investing, and Private/Public Partnerships, it is clear that philanthropic organizations and individuals will continue to be a vital part of social progress. 

Jodevi Consulting will provide your philanthropy — whether a small family foundation or the largest foundation in the world — with insight and expertise to ensure that you are utilizing your resources toward their greatest impact. 

STARTING A FOUNDATION

Jodevi can help you with start-up decisions such as:

  • Landscape Analysis including strategic opportunities

    • Research about areas and communities you want to serve

    • Outreach to and discussions with the communities you want to serve

    • Outreach to and discussions with other funders in the area

  • Determination of core areas and approaches to funding

  • Geographic funding assessment (geographic range)

  • Technical and legal requirements

    Portfolio development

  • Grant processes and protocol

  • Board development and governance

  • Staff design and development

  • Consideration of potential funding partners (e.g., other foundations, government, businesses and social enterprises)

  • Funding approaches (e.g., trust based philanthropy)

 

Philanthropy Made Seamless.

We handle the complexities of foundation management, freeing you to focus on the causes that matter most. Your Vision, Our Expertise.

 

IF YOU ALREADY HAVE A FOUNDATION

Jodevi will provide expertise in:

  • Foundation organizational tools including

    • Theory of Change

    • Measurement and Learning Plans

    • Strategic Plans

    • Portfolio Alignment

    • Docket Reviews

  • Design of tools for real time assessment of impact on portfolio outcomes

  • Evaluation of Potential Grantees

    • Assessment of sector-specific grantees

    • Assessment of grantee sustainability

  • Grantee Processes and Protocol

    • Program Officer / Grantee protocol

    • Grant proposals design

    • Grant report design

  • Grantee Relationship Management

    • Development of effective Funder-Grantee relationships

    • Creation of mechanisms for sharing learning and best practices

    • Providing technical assistance

    • Developing communities of practice and collective impact

    • Listening to your Grantees

    • Learning from your Grantees

    • Ways to partner with Grantees in ways other than funding

  • Grantee Feedback

  • Innovative Investment Tools

    • Impact Investing

    • Program Related Investing

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