This model allows donors, or an external body (established in the fund’s founding documents), to play a role in directing or informing both the Fund’s strategy and grant-making decisions, while maintaining alignment with the SJI’s mission and values.
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Governance
The Fund strategy is approved by the donor or an external advisory body with input and advice by the SJI.
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Donor Role
Approve the Fund strategy formulated by the SJI. Donors can also propose a funding strategy (subject to SJI input and approval).
Participate in, and sign-off, grantee selection.
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SJI Role
Ensure alignment with the SJI’s mission and values.
Formulate strategy, identify candidate grantees, conduct initial grantee evaluations, oversee compliance and facilitate grant disbursement.
The SJI Board ratifies funding decisions against founding agreement and authorises the release of funds.
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Fund Location
Regardless of the model, donors may not interfere with the operations or governance of the SJI or its grantee partners.
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Transparency and Reporting
Donors receive reports on grant distribution and fund impact.
