Turn generosity into a credible platform for change.
DYP helps founders, families, companies and institutions clarify philanthropic purpose, build the right vehicle and connect funding to capable programmes, governance and evidence.
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07A foundation needs more than funding and good intent.
Strong philanthropy aligns mandate, governance, portfolio choices, partner capability, grant operations and learning from the beginning.
Purpose & mandate
Translate values and ambition into a clear change agenda, geographic focus, target populations and decision principles.
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Foundation design & governance
Shape the vehicle, board role, delegation, policies, operating model, controls and leadership requirements.
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Portfolio & grantmaking
Develop investment themes, selection criteria, due diligence, partner support, grant workflows and portfolio balance.
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Flagship programmes & evidence
Design distinctive programmes with credible delivery, learning, stewardship and a responsible path to scale.
Explore in detailStrategic philanthropy asks not only what to fund, but what capability and system must exist for the change to endure.
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Tap each question. Information appears when you ask for it—not before.
Decide where the funder can add distinctive value through capital, influence, convening power, knowledge or long-term commitment.
Balance direct delivery, grantmaking and partnerships according to capability, risk, desired control and learning needs.
Build transparent decisions, proportionate due diligence, financial controls, safeguarding, reporting and conflict-of-interest practices.
Track more than individual grants by identifying common outcomes, implementation lessons and strategic questions across investments.