Philanthropy Advisors Geneva
At ASI in Switzerland, we specialise in supporting major donors achieve tangible results with their charitable giving, whilst working with financial institutions, advising them on their philanthropy strategies.
What Makes Us Different?
Direct Engagement: We always visit organisations that donors wish to support, no matter where they are located. Our team works in some of the most challenging environments on the planet. For example, we are currently operating in Eastern Ukraine (Kramatorsk) and Southern Ukraine (Kherson), visiting local NGOs near the frontline to support civilians in danger zones, advising clients what is required on the ground.
Supporting Private Banks
We maintain strong networks with private banks in Geneva and Zurich supporting their clients identify impactful projects to support. Currently, we are collaborating with Julius Baer Private Bank, supporting them with their extensive philanthropy services.
Our Core Work
We excel in building tailored major donor strategies to help donors achieve their goals. We investigate projects and charities anywhere donors wish to provide support. What sets us apart is that we:
- Visit every project before recommending.
- Conduct rigorous due diligence.
- Travel to some of the world’s most challenging environments to ensure aid reaches where it’s needed most.
Our mission is to identify dynamic, innovative, and impactful projects that empower communities in need. Environmental and conservation initiatives are increasingly popular, and we have a dedicated consultant specialising in this area.
Key Charity Criteria
When identifying quality programmes, we evaluate:
- Impact and Response
- Value for Money
- Sustainability
- Management
- Financial Transparency
- Current and Past Outcomes
- Outcomes for Recipients
- Comparisons with Similar Organisations
- Political Stability
Philanthropy Support
We provide a comprehensive suite of services to donors, including:
- Understanding Goals: Discussing what individual donors or foundations want to achieve.
- Setting Realistic Expectations: Identifying what is and isn’t possible.
- Developing Action Plans: Crafting bespoke strategies to meet donor objectives.
- Project Sourcing: Identifying projects that align with donor criteria.
- Due Diligence: Conducting extensive evaluations of nonprofits.
- Engaging with Beneficiaries: Meeting the individuals and communities supported by the projects.
We encourage manageable risk when it aligns with achieving donor goals and can assist in establishing a charity if it’s the best path forward. Confidentiality remains our top priority.
For more information please Contact Us
Call + 44 (0) 20 7859 4701
