On the issues we care about, we have always sought solutions through game-changing strategies and partners who are equally invested in moving the needle. As a philanthropic partner, we try our best to be an intentional, clear-sighted resource and guide throughout the journey.
Our approach evidently shows up in the way we engage -our emphasis on alignment, systems, sustainability and partnership. This approach deeply embodies our ethos and core beliefs, an approach we are proud to define as, invested philanthropy1.
Effective partnerships thrive on shared goals and aligned vision yet remain dynamic. Octava embraces continuous learning while holding out for data-informed schemas, adapting its strategies to maximize impact while staying responsive to evolving needs.
We envision operating at a level below systems change – we seek alternative propositions within micro-systems. These can include families, classrooms, community programs—spaces where outcomes and impact are targeted at direct relationships, behaviors and practices. Systems thinking informs the way we offer our funds as risk capital to models that provide the system with an alternative way of doing things.
We believe that funding alone may not be enough to drive impact. Systematic impact requires strengthening both organizational capacity and programmatic effectiveness to ensure sustainable growth and adaptability.
We want to be partners, not just funders and are committed to building a deep, collaborative relationship and giving our grantees the resources to access expert advice to grow and sustain their impact.
