NGOs and foundations
Reliance on a single funding source, difficulty proving impact to donors, or a need to professionalise management. We help build sustainable organisations without losing the mission.
Consulting for impact organisations.
14-week projects with a dedicated team, a professional mentor and deliverables ready to implement.
Organisations we have worked with
Three kinds of organisation. Very different challenges.
Social enterprises
Models that must work in the market and in society at once. We work on pricing, profitability by line, expansion and value proposition so impact scales with the business.
Impact startups
A product in motion but no clear priority market, entry plan or numbers to convince investors. We validate, size and prepare the go-to-market.
Our capabilities
Strategy
Strategic plan, prioritisation and a 3-year roadmap.
Business plan
Business model, financial projections and viability.
Impact measurement
Theory of change, indicators and monitoring systems.
Marketing & communication
Positioning, audiences and communication plan.
Fundraising
Income diversification, grants, corporates and donors.
Operations
Processes, cost efficiency and organisational structure.
Market analysis
Sizing, competition and segmentation.
Expansion
New territories, partnerships and model replication.
That's how we organize our projects
- 1
Weeks 1–2
Scoping
You receive: scope document and agreed work plan.
- 2
Weeks 3–5
Diagnosis
You receive: situation diagnosis and key questions.
- 3
Weeks 6–9
Analysis
You receive: findings from interviews, data and benchmarks.
- 4
Weeks 10–12
Recommendations
You receive: prioritised proposals validated with you.
- 5
Weeks 13–14
Delivery & follow-up
You receive: final report, presentation and implementation plan.
Who works on your project.
4–5
Consultants
Students selected through a demanding process and trained by professionals. They carry out the research, analysis and proposals.
1
Project leader
A consultant with experience from previous projects. Your point of contact; manages timelines and ensures the quality of every deliverable.
1
Professional mentor
A senior consultant from a partner firm. Reviews the approach and key deliverables and brings sector expertise.
Two cycles a year.
We select projects before each cycle. Apply early to secure your place.
Fall 2026 cycle
19 October – 31 December
Project
Requests until 31 August
Spring 2027 cycle
1 February – 30 June
Project
Requests until 23 December
What organisations usually ask us.
How much does it cost?
Nothing. Our projects are pro bono. We only ask for commitment and availability from the organisation’s team.
How much time do we need to commit?
One contact person with 1–2 hours a week, a check-in meeting every two weeks and access to the information needed.
Is it confidential?
Yes. We sign a confidentiality agreement at the start and only publish the case with your explicit permission.
How do you select projects?
We consider potential social impact, whether the challenge can be tackled in one semester, and the organisation’s commitment.
Tell us your challenge.
We reply within a week to assess whether it fits the next cycle.