Philanthropic Practice Development

Philanthropic Practice Development and Coaching 

Our signature Philanthropic Practice Development and Coaching services are crafted to enhance your staff's capabilities, empowering them to navigate philanthropy effectively and amplify both their impact and the impact of your organization. The service seamlessly integrates individual coaching and group learning experiences, including training, reflective practice, and coaching, alongside advising services. We recognize the importance of diverse approaches to reinforce learning, drive behavioral and mental model shifts, and foster the development of robust individual and collective practices.

Acknowledging that organizational context is key, we tailor our focus to your specific needs and organizational context, ensuring alignment with your team's requirements.

Example areas of focus:

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  Fostering a deeper knowledge base to navigate the philanthropic sector effectively.
• Enabling team members to excel in their respective positions through heightened role awareness and self-reflection.
• Empowering your team to see their role as ambassadors of the Foundation, strengthening their ability to act as connectors.
• Equipping team members to navigate social, cultural, and political landscapes through fostering skills in situational understanding, contextual analysis, navigating power dynamics and discernment.
• Developing and implementing philanthropic strategies aligned with your organization's strategic intent.
• Focusing on intentional relationship stewardship and building strong partnerships with grantees.
• Developing targeted and tailored funding approaches and funding recommendations to maximize organizational impact 
• Promoting the development of practical approaches to address equity and power in processes and outcomes.

We offer specialized advice and guidance customized to meet the distinctive needs of your organization. Whether you seek support in documenting and enhancing your grantmaking practices, refining funding processes and systems, optimizing organizational learning practices, fostering community engagement, or establishing partnerships with grantees, our dedicated team is ready to assist. We ensure that your philanthropic efforts are aligned with your organization’s values and goals.



We offer technical assistance in various areas, including:

• Designing grantmaking programs in both rural and urban contexts.
• Refining or developing funding mechanisms, such as due diligence processes, application and report design
• Defining your organization’s theory of philanthropy / principles of practice
• Operationalizing field building and/or funding initiatives
• Developing Learning Agendas
• Operationalizing community engagement practices

By engaging with our Philanthropic Practice Development and Coaching services, you will gain the knowledge, skills, and support necessary to create lasting change. Together, let’s shape a more equitable future through impactful philanthropy.