Foundations & Philanthropic Partners
Strategies, tools, and innovative approaches that expand programmatic reach and strengthen philanthropic effectiveness
60
thematic areas of work
860
partner projects served
8X
years of experience
Overview
Philanthropic organizations are under growing pressure to ensure their investments deliver real, lasting change, in a moment where resources can feel scarce. Those investing in gender equality outcomes directly often lack time and expertise to translate that commitment into achievable strategies, program design, and measurable outcomes.
But a gender lens matters just as much in initiatives where equality isn't the explicit goal: failing to account for gender differences risks missing entire populations and undermining results in every sector. Taking gender differences into consideration in what gets designed and how it is implemented is often the difference between programs that reach their targets and ones that don't. Without deep gender expertise embedded throughout the grantmaking cycle and strategic goal setting, even well-resourced initiatives can fall short of their potential.
Services We Provide
Strategy Development
Apply a gender equality lens to new and existing strategies.
Advisory & Capacity Building
Hands-on support at every stage of the grantmaking cycle.
Research & Evidence
Surface gaps and what actually moves the needle on gender equality.
Inclusive Leadership
Advance women’s leadership and examine your institution’s own culture.
Impact Storytelling & MEL
Design M&E frameworks that capture complex changes such as agency and empowerment, and translate evidence into compelling narratives.
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