Fundability, Organisational Readiness & Philanthropic Practice
Our insights explore what it truly takes to build fundable organisations and responsible grantmaking systems. Drawing from our work with nonprofits, funders, boards, and leadership teams, we share practical reflections, frameworks, and lessons that strengthen organisational readiness, improve funding outcomes, and support more effective philanthropic practice.
Examines the internal conditions that influence funding decisions — strategy, governance, systems, evidence, and leadership.
Focuses on the shift from reactive fundraising to intentional, diversified, and relationship-based resource mobilisation.
Explores how funders design, implement, and evolve grantmaking practices — decision-making, stewardship, and accountability.
An education-focused organisation preparing for significant multi-year funding required stronger governance documentation, financial controls, and structured monitoring systems. We supported leadership to formalise board oversight, align financial reporting, and clarify its theory of change. Within one funding cycle, the organisation secured renewed multi-year philanthropic support and strengthened board-level confidence.
A philanthropic institution sought greater visibility into grantee risk and institutional maturity across its portfolio. We conducted structured organisational assessments, developed capacity strengthening plans, and aligned reporting expectations with institutional capacity. The result was clearer capital allocation decisions, reduced administrative friction, and improved grant performance across multiple grantees.
A mission-driven organisation reliant on a single funding stream required revenue diversification and structured fundraising systems. We designed a multi-year fundraising strategy, formalised donor stewardship workflows, and strengthened institutional documentation for due diligence. The organisation reduced funding concentration risk and expanded its funding base within 18 months.
