Over 150 individuals and 32 companies have contributed their, or their employees' skills to specific capacity-building projects for Impetus charities and social enterprises. This expertise is a key part of our venture philanthropy model, and helps our portfolio organisations to become even more effective, so they can help many more people.
Length of projects
This will depend on the project and the availability of the pro
bono expert(s) and key staff at the charity. Some projects
require a commitment of two days a month for six months, and others
of two weeks full-time. The timeframe will be agreed
upon before the project begins.
Project planning and management
Each project is carefully planned, with the project brief agreed
by the corporate partner/individual specialist, charity and Impetus
before work begins. Clear objectives are defined, along with
a timeframe. An Impetus Investment Executive manages each project,
ensuring at all times that the expert(s) has access to the material
and people they require.
Pro bono experts' professional
experience
The majority of Impetus pro bono experts have over 10 years'
experience in their area of expertise, and many have over 15 years'
experience.
Pro bono experts' backgrounds
Impetus experts come from a wide variety of backgrounds,
including consulting, financial services, law, marketing, executive
coaching, accountancy, corporate and government.
Corporate partners
Read more about becoming an Impetus corporate
partner, and offering the expertise of your staff to help
accelerate the growth of Impetus charities.
Individual specialists
Read more about volunteering your professional
skills to transform the performance of Impetus charities.
There has never been a greater need for giving than now. I would urge donors to be strategic in their giving, and look for opportunities where they know their money is having the greatest possible impact.
Dame Stephanie Shirley
UK Ambassador for Philanthropy 2009 - 2010