Funding & Impact
In a world of constant change, securing sustainable funding and maximising your impact demands more than strategy—it requires expertise, innovation, and a trusted partner. We empower non-profits, social enterprises and public sector organisations worldwide with bespoke, data-driven solutions—from strategic fundraising and digital growth to impact evaluation—backed by 100+ years of collective sector expertise.
Funding Success
(for various clients since 2020)
Conversion/Win Rate
(average across submitted bids, grant applications and proposals for clients)
Efficiency Gains
(savings in client overhead costs)
Digital Engagement
(more engagement for clients leveraging our digital campaigns)
Digital Growth
(increase in donor conversations)
We blend creativity with rigorous analysis, to deliver measurable results that fuel your mission. Whether optimising financial efficiency, strengthening digital presence, or unlocking transformative funding, we provide the insights and tools you need to future-proof your success.
our services
What We Do
Each solution is tailored, agile, and aligned with your values, ensuring maximum return on investment and sustainable growth.
Your vision, our roadmap
Strategic Growth
We develop tailored funding and revenue generation strategies that reflect your organisation’s unique goals, priorities, and global or local context. Our services include stakeholder consultations, in-depth analyses, and actionable plans to maximise efficiency and results.
Win more. Do more
Grants, Proposals and Program Development
Unlock more funding with high-conversion, professionally crafted proposals. Our expert writers specialize in creating persuasive, donor-aligned content that wins grants from government, corporate and foundation funders. Whether launching new initiatives or scaling existing programs, we partner with you to develop evidence-based, compelling cases for support that are grounded in robust theories of change, logical frameworks analyses, realistic feasibility assessments and adaptive learning methodologies.
Turning Capital into Change
Fund Management
We design and manage third-party funding instruments—including Social Impact Bonds, Challenge Funds, and Venture Philanthropy—to fully leverage social and financial returns. Our end-to-end approach includes structuring outcome-based models, mobilizing match funding, selecting high-impact grantees, and rigorously monitoring performance to ensure measurable results. From investor engagement to exit strategies, we align stakeholders, mitigate risks, and drive sustainable impact.
Right Partners, Greater Impact
Grantee Selection
We help grant-makers working across several sectors build smarter, fairer, and results-driven grantee selection ecosystems. Our tailored approach covers strategic framework design, due diligence, tech-enabled reviews, and adaptive learning. Whether you’re funding life-saving health interventions, equitable education programs, climate resilience projects, or emergency cash transfers, our systems are designed to help you allocate resources transparently, mitigate risks, and maximize impact where it matters most
Shift narratives. Build influence. Secure outcomes
Policy and Advocacy
We help organisations shape influential policies and drive systemic change through targeted advocacy strategies. Leveraging our deep sector expertise, we craft compelling narratives, build stakeholder coalitions, and position you as a thought leader—ensuring your voice is heard by policymakers, decisionmakers and funders. From policy analysis to campaign design, we equip you to unlock funding, influence legislation, and accelerate sustainable impact.
The right partners, found smarter
Prospect Research and Development
Expand your donor base with data-driven pipelines. Using smart Al backed solutions, we combine market research and due diligence with targeted analytics to identify ideal supporters while providing ongoing support and insights to generate fully qualified prospect pipelines.
Insight that ignites action
Funding Health Checks
Elevate your growth, funding and partnership development with in-depth assessments and actionable insights. Our reviews include data analyses, stakeholder engagement, and strategic recommendations to refine your approach and achieve measurable results.
Prove it. Improve it. Celebrate it.
Impact Evaluation & Programme Reviews
Celebrate your impact with robust evaluations and reviews. We help you measure, communicate, and showcase your successes, building trust with donors and stakeholders worldwide
Lean, Agile, Sustainable
Operational & Financial Efficiency
Streamline operations and financial processes with expert guidance. We help organisations optimise pricing models, reduce costs, and enhance service delivery—all while maintaining financial sustainability. Our solutions ensure effective resource allocation for maximum impact.
Build capacity. Build confidence.
Workshops & Training
Strengthen your team with critical skills through customised training sessions. Our workshops cover proposal writing, donor engagement, strategic planning, prospect research, as well as contractual and GDPR compliance—all tailored to your organisation’s needs for lasting capacity building.
Be seen. Be heard. Be remembered.
Digital & Social Media
Amplify your reach with tailored digital strategies—from engaging social media campaigns to SEO-optimised content and email marketing. We turn data into action, helping you attract and retain supporters while boosting conversion.
Shape the story. Influence the narrative. Build trust
Press & Media Relations
Strengthen your voice with strategic media outreach, press releases, and spokesperson training. We secure high-impact coverage to elevate your profile and build trust with key audiences.
Where ideas meet impact
Content Creation & Copywriting
Craft compelling narratives that inspire action. Our expert writers deliver polished, persuasive content—from impact reports to visibility campaigns—designed to resonate with funders, beneficiaries, and advocates.
featured experts
On-demand Expertise for Global Mobility
We host one of the largest rosters of fully vetted development practitioners, delivering agile, high caliber support with faster turnaround times. Carefully selected for their deep sector knowledge and proven results, our consultants specialise in everything from Programme Evaluations and Operational Support to Communications and Creative Services —ensuring you get the right skills, precisely where and when you need them.
Saeed Akbar
MEAL | WASH | Child Protection
Saeed Akbar
As a Development Practitioner, I have over 14 years of experience in humanitarian and social sectors. I’ve led MEAL initiatives for Save the Children, IRC, and Norwegian Refugee Council across Southeast Asia, blending hands-on field experience with expertise in stakeholder coordination as well as compliance with Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS). My Master’s degree in Social Anthropology enables me to drive meaningful engagement while ensuring relevance and respect for local contexts.
Pronouns: He/Him | Region: Southeast Asia | Languages: English, Urdu, Pashto
Dr. Catherine P. Anena
Gender | GBV Prevention | Women’s Economic Empowerment
Dr. Catherine P. Anena
Pronouns: She/Her | Region: East and Central Africa | Languages: English, Swahili
Richard Laurence
International Fundraising Expert | Philanthropy Strategy | Digital Engagement
Richard Laurence
As an International Fundraising Expert, I bring over two decades of experience driving revenue growth across global NGOs and social enterprises. I’ve led philanthropy initiatives compliant with PFRA regulations and CIoF standards, generating multimillion pounds annual income for Christian Aid and World Vision UK. My hybrid F2F/digital engagement models – achieving 3.4:1 ROI – enabled organizations to scale impact while maintaining ethical fundraising practices.
Pronouns: He/Him | Region: Europe and APAC | Languages: English
Dhuha Waleed
HR & Administration | Emergency Response | Capacity Building
Dhuha Waleed
Pronouns: She/Her | Region: Middle East and North Africa | Languages: English, Arabic
Regionally dispersed and typically available for short-term deployments (up to 12 months), our experts eliminate the cost and complexity of traditional hiring and services’ procurement.
how we work
Our engagement begins with listening — deeply
A collaborative, four-stage process designed to understand your mission, deliver tailored solutions, and leave your organisation stronger and ready for lasting impact.
step 1
Deep Dives and Discovery
We begin with a free, no-obligation consultation to understand your mission, ambitions, and current challenges. We take the time to listen and ask the right questions, ensuring our support is rooted in your context and values.
Step 2
Strategic Planning
We conduct thorough needs assessments to identify key challenges, opportunities, and stakeholder priorities. Through agile workshops, we define project scope, objectives, and a prioritised list of actionable initiatives.
Step 3
Collaborative Delivery
You’ll work with a dedicated team of sector specialists who bring hands-on expertise and a deep understanding of the international development landscape. We provide regular check-ins, progress updates, and flexible support tailored to your evolving needs.
Step 4
Review and Transition
We complete a final project evaluation, measuring outcomes against defined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and deliver a structured exit strategy for continuity. For ongoing support, we offer retainer services that allow flexible access to expertise and ensure sustained post-project impact.
FAQs
common questions
With 100+ years of collective experience in the social impact sector —including hands-on humanitarian response work in the field—we bring a rare blend of creativity and rigorous analysis. Our solutions aren’t generic templates; they’re data-driven, field-tested, and tailored to your unique challenges, ensuring meaningful and sustainable impact.
We expertly design and manage third-party funding instruments—including Social Impact Bonds, Challenge Funds, and Venture Philanthropy—by aligning stakeholder interests, setting measurable outcomes, and structuring risk-appropriate financial models. Our end-to-end approach combines capital mobilization with rigorous impact management, ensuring funds are deployed effectively to high-potential initiatives while maintaining robust performance monitoring and evaluation.
We help grantmakers optimize every stage of the funding lifecycle—from strategic priority-setting and equitable grantee selection to capacity-building and impact measurement. Our expertise includes designing transparent selection frameworks, conducting rigorous due diligence, strengthening grantees’ sustainability, and implementing data-driven monitoring systems for faster turnaround, reduced risk, higher impact, and stronger, mission-aligned grantee ecosystems. E.g. We helped a private foundation reduce emergency fund disbursement by 23% and a corporate giving programme increase their smallholder farmer ROI by 30%.
We understand the financial pressures the third sector faces and tailor our services to align with your budget and priorities. Our flexible pricing and modular services are designed to maximise your investment while delivering high-impact outcomes.
Data security is extremely important to us. We follow strict DPA 2018 and GDPR protocols, including encrypted file sharing, NDAs, and role-based access controls. Our team is trained in data protection best practices and ensures data security and processing in line with the highest ethical standards.
Absolutely! We provide customised workshops and mentoring on fundraising, donor engagement, digital growth, and operational efficiency. Our workshops and skill-shares have empowered several multidisciplinary teams with actionable skills, tools and resilience.
Contact us for a free discovery call. We’ll discuss your goals, outline potential solutions, and provide a transparent roadmap—no obligation, just clarity on how we can help.
We begin with a deep dive into your goals, challenges, and operational context. Our bespoke approach combines sector expertise with data analysis and digital interventions to design strategies that are aligned with your mission, capacity, organisational culture and ambition.
Our clients typically see measurable improvements in funding success, operational efficiency, and donor engagement that are backed by data, insights, and sector specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). E.g. one client increased grant funding by 40% within 12 months.
Engagement timelines vary by project scope. E.g. developing a funding strategy typically takes 4–8 weeks, while fund management often continues throughout the fund’s lifecycle. During our initial discussions, we’ll design a flexible, phased plan with clear milestones, tailored to your priorities and schedule.
Absolutely! Our grant specialists regularly support urgent and high-stakes funding opportunities. Get in touch as early as possible for the best results.
With 100+ years of collective experience in the social impact sector —including hands-on humanitarian response work in the field—we bring a rare blend of creativity and rigorous analysis. Our solutions aren’t generic templates; they’re data-driven, field-tested, and tailored to your unique challenges, ensuring meaningful and sustainable impact.
We expertly design and manage third-party funding instruments—including Social Impact Bonds, Challenge Funds, and Venture Philanthropy—by aligning stakeholder interests, setting measurable outcomes, and structuring risk-appropriate financial models. Our end-to-end approach combines capital mobilization with rigorous impact management, ensuring funds are deployed effectively to high-potential initiatives while maintaining robust performance monitoring and evaluation.
We help grantmakers optimize every stage of the funding lifecycle—from strategic priority-setting and equitable grantee selection to capacity-building and impact measurement. Our expertise includes designing transparent selection frameworks, conducting rigorous due diligence, strengthening grantees’ sustainability, and implementing data-driven monitoring systems for faster turnaround, reduced risk, higher impact, and stronger, mission-aligned grantee ecosystems. E.g. We helped a private foundation reduce emergency fund disbursement by 23% and a corporate giving programme increase their smallholder farmer ROI by 30%.
We understand the financial pressures the third sector faces and tailor our services to align with your budget and priorities. Our flexible pricing and modular services are designed to maximise your investment while delivering high-impact outcomes.
Data security is extremely important to us. We follow strict DPA 2018 and GDPR protocols, including encrypted file sharing, NDAs, and role-based access controls. Our team is trained in data protection best practices and ensures data security and processing in line with the highest ethical standards.
Absolutely! We provide customised workshops and mentoring on fundraising, donor engagement, digital growth, and operational efficiency. Our workshops and skill-shares have empowered several multidisciplinary teams with actionable skills, tools and resilience.
Contact us for a free discovery call. We’ll discuss your goals, outline potential solutions, and provide a transparent roadmap—no obligation, just clarity on how we can help.
We begin with a deep dive into your goals, challenges, and operational context. Our bespoke approach combines sector expertise with data analysis and digital interventions to design strategies that are aligned with your mission, capacity, organisational culture and ambition.
Our clients typically see measurable improvements in funding success, operational efficiency, and donor engagement that are backed by data, insights, and sector specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). E.g. one client increased grant funding by 40% within 12 months.
Engagement timelines vary by project scope. E.g. developing a funding strategy typically takes 4–8 weeks, while fund management often continues throughout the fund’s lifecycle. During our initial discussions, we’ll design a flexible, phased plan with clear milestones, tailored to your priorities and schedule.
Absolutely! Our grant specialists regularly support urgent and high-stakes funding opportunities. Get in touch as early as possible for the best results.
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