Since social and environmental problems are often characterised in sweeping, general terms many donors have trouble translating their aims into specific, realistic, goals. We encourage you to consider five key questions to help inform your work and your impact: why, when, what, how and whom? Our team can work with you to define what impact means to you, your family and the community or cause you wish to effect change in.

Finding and selecting grantees involves several key steps. Learning about the organisation, gaining insight into its approach and how it works makes collaboration stronger. We encourage thinking through what is meaningful to you, and taking the time to learn more.

Spending time on evaluation is a useful tool to maximise impact. Often, the difficulty lies in determining—alongside grantees—which of many possible metrics to track. Articulating your own understanding of success and choosing a non-profit partner with the same goal can help make this process smooth and productive.

We frequently see the power of philanthropy in bringing families together, and as a way to reflect values down the generations. We encourage our network to collaborate with family members of all ages, beginning by involving the rising generation in existing family initiatives while supporting their exploration of personal interests. This approach enables families to achieve collective impact while honoring individual passions.