Service
Funds & Programs
Caribou designs and delivers inclusive, evidence-led philanthropic funds and programs that drive meaningful change. From strategy to execution to measurement, we provide tailored solutions that enable our partners to achieve impact at scale.
Our teams bring deep domain expertise and trusted networks, drawing on Caribou’s full range of capabilities to craft bespoke approaches for every engagement.
Fund and program design
Caribou designs innovative funds and programs that align impact and business goals through all of our services.
Deep landscape research
We enable clients to understand the sector, the challenges at hand, and the people most affected—especially those at risk of exclusion.
Venture building and system change
We develop innovation funds, challenge prizes, startup accelerator programs, and strategic grant-making interventions.
Co-created theories of change
We act as thought partners to ensure program strategies and funding mechanisms are aligned toward measurable impact.
Partnerships and co-funding
We draw on our global network that spans the public sector, philanthropic organizations, and impact investors.
Fund and program management
Caribou delivers end-to-end fund and program management, ensuring financial accountability, strategic alignment, and measurable impact.
Governance and reporting
We establish robust governance structures, manage legal and fiduciary responsibilities, and deliver clear, timely reporting and forecasting.
Financial stewardship
We rigorously manage financial resources—conducting thorough due diligence, guiding expenditure decisions, and disbursing funds using mechanisms that maximize effectiveness, accountability, and impact.
Grantee and portfolio management
Caribou supports grantees and manages portfolios from sourcing to scaling, combining operational excellence with hands-on venture-building support.
Pipeline development and portfolio management
We manage the full grant life cycle, integrating cutting-edge approaches like AI-assisted pipeline management and innovator bootcamps to strengthen performance and maximize impact.
Technical assistance and venture support
We provide tailored non-financial support, including business modeling, go-to-market strategies, data collection, evaluation, and partnership development. Our Learning Communities foster peer learning and collaboration across cohorts of mission-aligned innovators.
Measurement and learning for funds and programs
Caribou embeds its best-in-class Measurement & Impact Services into fund and program design, enabling clients to define success, catalyze learning, and demonstrate results.
Measurement systems
We build adaptable and efficient end-to-end measurement systems that give clients the data and clarity to understand what’s working—and what’s not.
Data-driven insights
We analyze portfolio data, conduct evaluations, and synthesize evidence to thread connectivity across portfolios and uncover the story in the data.
Impact and economic evaluation
Our candid, real-world assessments prioritize learning and timely decision-making.
Knowledge generation and sharing
We translate insights into engaging, interactive formats—like scrollytelling, participatory video, documentaries, and immersive media—to spark learning, collaboration, and action.
Funds & Programs Projects
Partnering with Caribou means access to:
Deep sector expertise
that drives early results and long-term impact.
Strategic global networks
that unlock collaboration opportunities.
Actionable strategies
that turn goals into measurable results.
High-performing and innovative grantee portfolios
developed through intentional pipeline curation, targeted support, and peer learning.
Increased delivery confidence
through transparent governance, financial stewardship, and responsive management.
Smarter decisions, greater agility, and stronger performance
through integrated data systems and real-time insights.
Increased visibility and influence
through compelling narratives that communicate progress and inspire action.
