We are a public interest civil society organization (OSCIP) founded in 1999 and a pioneer in providing technical support to social investors in Brazil. We work together with individuals, families, companies, corporate and family foundations, and institutes, as well as civil society organizations to expand private social investment and its impact in Brazil. Our work is based on the tripod of generating knowledge, advisory and carrying out impact projects.

IDIS acts in a customized and participative way on 6 fronts:

• Strategic planning for Private Social Investment and Governance;
• ESG Agenda;
• Endowment Fund Structuring and Financial Sustainability Strategies;
• Project Design and Implementation;
• Development of Calls for Proposals and Capacity Building of Organizations;
• Monitoring and Evaluation.

IDIS advisory is paid by the client according to the scope of work.

We work with individuals, families, companies, corporate and family foundations and institutes, and civil society organizations.

IDIS has worked with over 60 different companies, social organizations, foundations, individuals, and families.

We have worked with Vale, Anglo American, HSI Investimentos, Instituto Solea, Gerando Falcões, and WWF-Brazil.

To learn more about the services provided, access our success cases page.

Our work is based on the tripod of advisory, knowledge generation, and execution of impact projects, which contribute to strengthening the ecosystem of strategic philanthropy and the culture of giving.

In advisory, IDIS acts in a customized and participative manner, meeting the needs of the partner or client in its private social investment journey.

In the pillar of generation and dissemination of knowledge, we produce publications, technical notes, articles, courses, training, and events.

In Impact Projects, we idealize and implement initiatives that strengthen our ecosystem, inspire action, stimulate dialogue, influence public policy, and have a direct impact on issues considered a priority for reducing inequalities.

This is not a service provided by IDIS, but the advisory team offers the service of planning for fundraising and providing guidance so that CSOs can operationalize their fundraising.

Yes. Within advisory, we offer specific services related to the fulfillment of the ESG Agenda. They are: ESG strategy connected to Private Social Investment, risk and opportunity mapping, (re)structuring of socio-environmental projects, establishment of thematic committees and alignment of indicators and metrics for consistent reporting. We also have dedicated ourselves to the generation of knowledge related to this theme.

IDIS has already created networks in Brazil and participates in thematic networks, reflecting, co-creating, endorsing, and implementing actions and thus contributing to the advancement of relevant guidelines for strengthening the Private Social Investment and the Giving Culture in Brazil.

• Alliance for Investments and Impact Business Transactions
• Alliance for the Strengthening of Civil Society
• Brazilian Endowment Coalition
• Brazilian Coalition of Civil Society Organizations for FATF
• Catalysts 2030 Brazil
• Plataforma Conjunta
• Giving Tuesday
• Giving Tuesday for Kids
• GIFE Knowledge Group
• Latimpacto
• Movement for a Giving Culture
• Pacto pela Democracia (Democracy Pact)
• SDG Platform
• Social Value
• Sustenta OSC
• WINGS Latin America and the Caribbean Affinity Group
• WINGS Giving Culture Affinity Group
• WINGS Advocacy Affinity Group

Since 2005, IDIS is the representative in Brazil of the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), a British organization dedicated to philanthropy with more than 90 years of experience. CAF supports donors – individuals, large donors, and corporations – to achieve the greatest possible impact from their giving. It also has international partners such as the Global Philanthropy Forum, WINGS, Latimpacto, and the Mott Foundation.

Everyone has the opportunity to support IDIS in achieving its mission! Organizations and individuals wishing to support IDIS knowledge initiatives or impact projects can contact comunicacao@idis.org.br to find out what actions are underway and eligible for funding.

Also, in order to ensure the longevity of our mission, we created the Promoting Philanthropy Endowment. By donating, you contribute to the continuation of the strengthening of private social investment and giving culture in Brazil.

Institutionally, IDIS does not make donations to organizations and projects.

The generation and dissemination of knowledge is one of the pillars for the achievement of our mission. Through publications, concept note, articles, courses, training, and events, we inspire, support, and expand private social investment and its impact.

• Perspectives for Brazilian Philanthropy
• Brazilian Philanthropy Forum;
• Private Social Investment: Strategies that leverage the ESG Agenda;
• Brazil Giving Research;
• Survey ‘Volunteering in Brazil’;
• World Giving Index;
• Brazilian Endowments Outlook;
• Endowment Performance Yearbook.

Yes. The data and studies produced by IDIS are for public use. When using, credits must be given to IDIS – Institute for the Development of Social Investment and any partners involved.

If you want to apply the IDIS brand, you must follow the guidelines in our brand manual. Download the logos and the complete material by clicking here. After completing the application, please send the materials to comunicacao@idis.org.br for approval.

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For matters related to the media, contact:

Matheus Zanon | matheus@alterconteudo.com.br | +55 (21) 96907-5528