How can funders support stronger, more resilient organisations while respecting partner agency and context? Drawing on the experience of organisational development (OD) support practitioners, this guide provides practical approaches for funding organisational development in ways that build trust, share power and strengthen long-term impact.
Background
The guide’s content builds on conversations and resources shared in the context of Philea’s Organisational Development Community of Practice. The Community brings together philanthropic organisations who are either providing a form of organisational development and capacity-building support or are considering developing this as an explicit support to their partners. It is a space where foundations share practice, learn and explore the challenges of providing OD assistance. The Community also aims to advance and promote OD practice in the philanthropic sector more broadly.
Authorship
Philea developed this guide with research, writing and editorial coordination provided by Sevda Kilicalp, in consultation with a group of funders and organisational development providers, including:
- Adriana Crăciun, Oak Foundation
- Malika Dreyfuss, Hans Wilsdorf Foundation
- Carole Frampton, PeaceNexus Foundation
- Belén Giaquinta, Laudes Foundation
- Laurah Kamau, Porticus
- Deborah Ingersoll, Civic Strength Partners
- Rick James, INTRAC
- Zdena Middernacht, ODS
- Andrés Narros, ODS
- Chris Proulx, Humentum
- Nino Ugrekhelidze, Dalan Fund
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