We invest in relationships
Derived from both extensive experience and expansive empathy, our model is uniquely built on understanding the practicalities of doing game-changing work. Our methods are fundamentally human-centered, inherently focused on building relationships rooted in trust.
We challenge the improbable
Embracing the risks that are inherent in game-changing work, our results prove powerful outcomes lie on the other side of uncertainty. To help ensure the entrepreneurial spirit flourishes, even in the face of unforeseen challenges, our funding is guided but unrestricted and our commitments are long-term.
We value depth over breadth
We go all-in on partnerships, leveraging the full extent of our resources to fulfill every change-making opportunity. Recognizing that a focused strategy is integral to success, we do not endanger outcomes by over-stretching partners or overextending investments.
We champion a culture of continuous improvement
Working side-by-side with our partners, we customize an approach to evaluation and learning. Reinforcing our eye on sustainability, we balance the need for high-quality quantitative data and storytelling with manageable practices and tools attuned to the organization and staff. These efforts seek to produce both optimal processes and outcomes.
We amplify ingenuity
Our partners possess a remarkable degree of ingenuity but are markedly under-resourced. Drawing upon all the resources at our disposal, our aim is to strategically help develop and grow their capabilities, amplifying their inherent creative and innovative spirit.
What is a game-changing opportunity?
“It’s when a desired (or realized) impact is transformative to the community. Typically sparked by innovative thinking, deep passion, and a clear drive to succeed, these opportunities are often found under the radar, at the grassroots. Still, game-changing opportunities involve uncertainty that make them feel risky. Thus, they’re always under-resourced.”
Founder & Board Chair, Charlie Elberson
Evaluation & Impact
Reemprise strives to amplify ingenuity in our partners by growing capability and connection. This effort is grounded in both our Capability-Ingenuity and Kinship frameworks, which we use not only to evaluate, but improve our work.
We work with our nonprofit partners to build their own continuous evaluation and learning practice, which is a critical capability of a thriving organization.
To advance this learning, Reemprise is hands-on. We work with our partners one-on-one considering the unique circumstances of their work and organizational structure while focusing on usability.
Ultimately, our goal is to help establish and integrate a sustainable evaluation practice, compliment the work with best practice research, and create a culture of continuous improvement.
Evaluation and learning is fully-integrated into our grant-making practice and partnerships. From tools and spreadsheets to analysis and reporting, these activities never lie solely on the shoulders of our grantees.
Stories of Impact
