Advisory & grant management: Your vision, our expertise

Effective climate philanthropy requires thoughtful strategy, sound analysis and effective grant making.

What we offer

We work closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and aspirations, wherever they may be on their philanthropic journey. From developing a comprehensive strategy to offering targeted expertise on specific areas such as thematic focus, governance, and grant services, we tailor our guidance to meet each client’s needs. To ensure the long-term impact of our clients’ work, we use proven tools such as individualised frameworks, thematic analyses, interactive workshops, qualitative interviews and our global network of experts.

Foundation strategy

We provide comprehensive, end-to-end guidance to help funders make a lasting impact. This approach supports funders from defining their objectives to full operationalisation, ensuring funders can act with confidence and clarity.

Grant management

We support funders through the entire grantmaking process, from identifying suitable funding partners to monitoring impact and evaluating outcomes. Our services ensure that grants are effectively allocated, closely monitored, and aligned with funder’s objectives at any given moment.

Thematic analysis

We believe that an in depth understanding of the issues at hand is key to addressing climate change. Our thematic analyses equip funders with expert insights and strategic clarity.

Incubation of foundations

We support clients in building new funding vehicles from the ground up, setting them on a path to long-term impact through strategic development, operational readiness, and team building.

Due diligence

We follow a thorough and standardised due diligence process to assess potential funding partners. Our main objective is to minimise risk while maximising the potential for meaningful impact

Our impact

  • Enhanced strategic focus: Funders gain clarity on how to align their mission, values, and resources for maximum impact.
  • Informed decision-making: Access to expert analysis and sector-specific insights allows funders to make educated funding choices.
  • Mitigated risks: Comprehensive due diligence reduces financial, legal, and reputational risks.
  • Optimised partnerships: Thoroughly vetted partners and collaborations amplify the reach and sustainability of philanthropic initiatives.
  • Measured impact: Robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks ensure funding achieves tangible outcomes, aligned with the funder’s objectives.

“I adjusted the focus of our foundation to support more organisations with a focus on systems change. Active Philanthropy closely guided this process, which has been enormously helpful.”

Laura Viegener, Founder, ALV Foundation

“Supported by Active Philanthropy, we developed sustainability principles for ourselves as a team (around 40 employees) and are currently in the process of becoming one of the first climate-neutral foundations in Germany.”

Tim Göbel, Managing Partner, Schoepflin Foundation

“The team at Active Philanthropy has deep knowledge of the climate and philanthropy sectors and a unique ability to bring the two together.”

Nalini Tarakeshwar, Head of Programs & Impact Transparency, ​UBS Philanthropy Services​

References (Selection)

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Get in touch

If you would like to know more about our advisory and grant management services, please contact Gabriele Liautaud, Lead Grants and Climate Projects.