When the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation wanted to better understand the landscape for malaria advocacy in Washington, they turned to the Endeavor Group.
Strategic philanthropy requires a deep understanding of issues and existing solutions, analysis of what has worked and what has failed, and assessment of how a philanthropic organization's involvement can make a demonstrable difference. At the request of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Endeavor led a comprehensive inquiry into the field of malaria advocacy that spanned six months and involved direct interviews with the leaders and staff of over thirty non-profit organizations dedicated to the fight against malaria. The interview process provided for anonymity with respect to peer review and leveraged the expertise of Endeavor staff to assess the strengths and weaknesses of existing efforts. The final report provided a thorough, independent assessment of the malaria advocacy landscape and identified opportunities to create dramatic leverage with new philanthropic investments.
