The following philanthropic advisors and consultancies have been suggested either by members of the Circle network, or our partners, for those seeking additional support or advice with their giving. To download this list, please click here.
Please note: the information is not intended as a recommendation or personal endorsement by Circle.
21/64
A leading nonprofit practice providing multigenerational advising, facilitation and training for next generation engagement, especially within family philanthropy and other family enterprises. 21/64 offers training, speakers, convening and markets tools to support better giving and has led a number of Circle events.
Location: United States / Global
Website: https://2164.net
The Zovighian Partnership
The Zovighian Partnership (ZP) is a family-owned social investment platform focused on building initiatives and projects that support socio-economic progress in vulnerable and crisis-hit communities in the Middle East. It designs, creates and manages programmes, working on behalf of organisations, individuals and governments, offering bespoke services to endow and grow evidence- led, high-impact missions.
ZP has particular expertise in Lebanon, but its team has also worked extensively with individual and institutional donors in Saudi, Iraq and the wider region. The organisation is committed to serving communities and cities in the Middle East, and its portfolio is a pathway for funders seeking to help or aid communities in Lebanon and Iraq. Languages: Arabic, English and French.
Location: Beirut / London
www.zovighianpartnership.com
National Philanthropic Trust and NPT UK
NPT manages donor-advised funds (DAFs) for global donors. It has two branches, one in the US, and one in the UK, and a number of MENA-based and MENA-linked clients.
Location: US / UK
Websites: https://www.nptuk.org (US) /https://www.nptuk.org (UK)
Geneva Global
Geneva Global is a global consulting firm working with philanthropists, foundations, and nonprofits to find or create high-impact philanthropic initatives, donor collaboratives and full-service grantmaking programmes. Geneva Global has a particular focus on systems change, impact measurement, and the incubation of donor collaboratives. Geneva Global's regional experience spans multiple projects in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, broader Middle East region, and India. This includes supporting the establishment of a GCC-based donor collaborative.
Locations: US / Uganda / Ethiopia
https://www.genevaglobal.com
Innovest Advisory
Innnovest provides impact advisory services to private clients, corporates, SMEs, and nonprofits. The agency, led by Justin Sykes, works with global clients, including GCC based entities, and has long experience in emerging markets. In May 2022, Justin led a Circle event focussing on impact measurement.
Location: UK
https://innovestadvisory.com
The Bridgespan Group
The Bridgespan Group is a global nonprofit that advises and collaborates with philanthropists, nonprofit and NGO leaders, and impact investors. Bridgespan's services include strategy consulting and advising, sourcing and diligence, and leadership team support.
A leading, wide-ranging advisory that works with a range of high-level donor collaboratives, philanthropists and foundations around the world. Limited MENA experience, but a leading actor in the US, with a growing footprint in Africa and Asia.
Locations: US, India, South Africa www.bridgespan.org
WISE Philanthropy Advisors
WISE supports individual funders, families, foundations and corporations to deliver high-impact philanthropy, providing services spanning from cause advisory and foundation establishment, to the sourcing of partners and organisations, and the delivery of projects. WISE has a particular focus on next-generation philanthropy, and offers educational courses, family retreats and field trips, for younger family members.
Recommended by 21/64, and also by philanthropist and previous Circle speaker Sara Ojjeh, who is a client. WISE has a largely European-focused client base.
Location: Switzerland
www.wise.net
Maysa Jalbout
Maysa is an independent advisor with deep expertise of working with both individual donors and foundations to shape and deliver high-impact philanthropy. Maysa was the founding CEO of the Queen Rania Foundation in Jordan, and the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education in the UAE, and has particular expertise in the sectors of education, advocacy, and refugee rights.
Maysa has extensive experience in supporting both international and MENA-based individuals, corporates and foundations to meet their impact goals. Languages: Arabic and English.
Location: Dubai, UAE
https://jalboutmaysa.com