We Transform Your Philanthropic Vision into Lasting, Global Impact

FSD's experienced staff simplifies the challenge of grantmaking by working directly with you to:

• Define your vision, goals, and objectives
• Analyze appropriate funding opportunities with your community partners
• Create a customized donor plan that fits your overall vision
• Administer funds according to international regulations
• Ensure that the plan is being executed on the ground effectively and sustainably by our international field staff
• Document project outcomes and usage of funds
• Arrange visits and meetings in the field between you, our community partners, and international staff

By managing all programmatic, administrative, and financial responsibilities, FSD allows you to focus on vision and know that your funds are being optimally used to achieve their intended impact.

We Understand that Sustainable Development is Rooted in Community Empowerment

To achieve sustainable development, communities need to actively participate in the planning, execution, and maintenance of any development solutions that affect them. Our approach recognizes the need to partner with local leaders, cultivate relationships, build trust between stakeholders, and integrate local value systems in a community-centered approach.

We Connect You to a Global Network

By investing in FSD, you gain direct access to a trusted network of more than 200 community-based organizations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. These community partners provide the backbone for local development, addressing a wide range of issues related to social justice, health equity, environmental sustainability, and economic growth. Through FSD, your opportunity to connect with neglected communities in the developing world is unlimited.

We are On the Ground 365 Days a Year

In each of our nine program locations, FSD has experienced staff that works year-round to support our community partners with capacity building and project development. Our staffs are led by seasoned professionals from the local communities who have entrenched relationships with our partners, giving FSD a trusted infrastructure to implement funds, manage initiatives, and evaluate outcomes.

We Deliver 100 Percent of Your Funds to the Field

Unlike many organizations, FSD does not rely on grants and donations to pay for our administrative costs. Consequently, one-hundred percent of donations and grants given to FSD go directly to funding community-driven projects, building capacity within organizations, establishing regional networks for information sharing and strategic collaboration, and training the future leaders of international development.

We Provide Support Where it is Needed Most

We have vetted and partnered with more than 200 community-based organizations that are leading their communities out of poverty. These small, local organizations are trusted by the people and effectively represent their needs. However, due to remoteness of their location and their relatively small size, major international donors rarely contribute to their efforts. FSD provides a professional bridge between donors and the organizations that understand how sustainable change becomes reality.

We Train the Future Leaders of International Development

Through our Intern and Volunteer Abroad programs, we provide in-the-field training and experience to over 300 students and professionals each year in grassroots international development, enabling them to pursue vocations in alignment with their global values.

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