Geneva Global, an independent philanthropic consulting firm, has increased its UK and European presence by partnering with two philanthropic advisors, Peter Cafferkey and Kenny Washington. Both directors bring extensive for-profit and non-profit sector expertise to the company at a time when the philanthropic sector is increasingly taking a business-minded approach to solving some of the world’s toughest social problems.

“Donors are increasingly demanding more from their philanthropy,” said Doug Balfour, CEO of Geneva Global. “The origins of our company came from helping philanthropists approach their work with an investment mindset focused on accountability and transparency. That type of rigour and business orientation has been largely missing from the philanthropic landscape. We’re helping to shift that mindset as donors gravitate towards more innovative approaches that accelerate and expand their impact.”

“We’re very excited that this partnership will bring a new way of thinking of international philanthropy to the UK and European markets,” said Kenny Washington, Director of Geneva Global UK. “The company has helped donors take creative approaches to maximise their philanthropic initiatives. For example, Geneva Global has worked with Legatum Foundation to jointly architect and implement its vision of co-investment funds, like the END Fund, that bring together donors to leverage giving, multiply impact, and achieve greater scale.”

Geneva Global UK will provide philanthropists in the UK and Europe with a comprehensive set of customised services—including consulting services, grant making, co-investment donor funds and reporting based in part on the company’s Social Impact Index measurement approach.

"Geneva Global’s strength is its specialisation in international development and its extensive on-the-ground expertise," said Peter Cafferkey, Director of Geneva Global UK. “As we’ve talked with donors, it’s very clear that they value the extensive network we have in developing countries and our ability to create customised programs tailored to what they want to achieve with their giving. We couldn’t be more pleased to provide the local market with a business-minded approach—that’s what performance philanthropy is all about.”

About Geneva Global
Geneva Global is an international consulting company that helps clients maximize their social impact. On behalf of its clients, Geneva Global’s work has directly benefited more than 30 million people through 1,500 projects in over 100 countries. Geneva Global provides strategic advice, independent research, active program and grant management as well as impact measurement. Our international network of on-the-ground experts provides community-based approaches catalyzing positive social change.

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