Humanitarian Philanthropy & Organizational Advisement
Strategic Alignment | Due Diligence | Governance | Impact Strategy
Broad Seas supports philanthropists, foundations, NGOs, and development institutions with the comprehensive tools and strategic insight needed to maximize their impact while minimizing risk in complex humanitarian environments. Our services help clients navigate the intricate ecosystem of humanitarian response, global development, and civil society engagement—with clarity, integrity, and operational depth derived from decades of field experience and strategic leadership.
With extensive experience across all seven continents and successful projects implemented in over 120 countries, we offer an unmatched global perspective grounded in field-tested practices and aligned with internationally recognized standards. Our team brings firsthand leadership experience at the highest levels, including serving as Directors on the boards of both international and domestic humanitarian-focused non-profits, where we've helped shape policy, guide strategic initiatives, and ensure effective governance in complex operational environments.
Our approach combines deep technical expertise with practical field experience, ensuring that strategic recommendations are both ambitious and achievable. We understand the delicate balance between donor intent, operational constraints, and beneficiary needs—helping organizations navigate these competing demands while maintaining program integrity and maximizing social impact.
Strategic Services
Philanthropic Strategy Development
Comprehensive portfolio design, sophisticated grantee selection frameworks, and impact architecture development aligned with OECD Results-Based Management principles. We help donors move beyond traditional giving to create lasting, measurable change. Learn more
Family Foundation Support
Specialized guidance for family foundations, including thorough due diligence, strategic cause mapping, and sophisticated philanthropic risk mitigation. We help families create meaningful legacies while ensuring their resources achieve maximum impact.
NGO Governance & Institutional Development
Comprehensive governance audits, multi-factor risk assessment, and targeted capacity building for humanitarian organizations. Our approach ensures robust institutional frameworks that support sustainable operations and impact.
Strategic Planning & Innovation
Forward-looking strategic planning that incorporates emerging trends, technological innovations, and evolving best practices in the humanitarian sector. We help organizations stay ahead of change while maintaining operational excellence.
Partnership Development
Strategic partnership identification, evaluation, and structuring to create powerful collaborative initiatives. We help organizations build effective networks that amplify impact and create sustainable change.
Operational Excellence
Comprehensive operational assessments and improvement strategies that enhance program delivery, resource utilization, and overall organizational effectiveness in humanitarian contexts.
Humanitarian Standards & Ethical Compliance
We ensure organizational strategies and program implementation align with key humanitarian principles and technical standards, helping clients develop robust frameworks for ethical operations. Our comprehensive approach integrates global best practices with practical field experience, ensuring compliance while maintaining operational effectiveness.
Comprehensive quality and accountability framework for humanitarian response operations, ensuring community engagement and sustainable impact.
Essential Inter-Agency Standing Committee frameworks for coordinated humanitarian action and effective emergency response.
Advanced Disaster Risk Reduction standards promoting resilient communities and sustainable development practices.
Comprehensive humanitarian response principles ensuring dignity and quality in humanitarian assistance.
Due Diligence & Risk Screening
Comprehensive Partner Risk Assessment
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In-depth financial reviews and analysis
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Detailed governance structure audits
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Comprehensive compliance verification
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Thorough reputational screening
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Historical performance evaluation
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Leadership team assessment
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•Operational capacity analysis
Family Foundation Support
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Detailed stakeholder mapping
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Comprehensive context analysis
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In-depth network evaluation
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Partnership potential assessment
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Market dynamics research
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Competitive positioning review
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Impact opportunity identification
NGO Governance & Institutional Development
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Detailed political risk analysis
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Environmental impact assessment
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Operational disruption modeling
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Comprehensive mitigation strategies
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Long-term trend analysis
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Resource sustainability planning
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Strategic adaptation frameworks
Theory of Change & M&E Strategy
Practical, Testable, Adaptive
We work closely with mission-driven teams to co-create or refine a Theory of Change that supports both internal alignment and external accountability. Our comprehensive approach combines participatory methods with rigorous evaluation frameworks, ensuring that strategic objectives are both ambitious and achievable.
Detailed mapping of inputs, outputs, outcomes, and impact pathways aligned with strategic goals and organizational capacity.
Sophisticated monitoring frameworks with clear indicators, robust baselines, and comprehensive reporting tools for all stakeholders.
Advanced feedback loops enabling real-time program adjustment and continuous improvement based on field evidence.
Comprehensive systems for tracking, measuring, and communicating program impact across multiple stakeholder groups.
Detailed plans for meaningful participation and feedback from all program stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Implementation & Operational Support
Program Launch & Scaling
Comprehensive support for new initiative launches and program scaling, including operational planning, resource allocation, and risk management.
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Launch strategy development
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Resource optimization
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Operational protocols
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Scale-up planning
Performance Optimization
Detailed analysis and improvement of program performance, focusing on efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainable impact.
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Process optimization
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Resource utilization
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Impact maximization
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Quality assurance
Knowledge Management
Sophisticated systems for capturing, analyzing, and applying program learning to improve future operations and impact.
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Learning frameworks
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Knowledge capture
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Best practice development
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Innovation integration
Ethical Giving, Informed Impact
Whether you're stewarding personal capital, managing an institutional fund, or overseeing a global NGO, our comprehensive advisement helps you make choices that are effective, inclusive, and rooted in best practice. Let us help you transform your humanitarian vision into measurable, sustainable impact.