International ranking recognizes IDIS as a leader in social impact advisory in Brazil once again

The French agency Leaders League, specialized in the creation of rankings and market research, has released its 2026 ranking of leading Brazilian organizations in corporate social responsability.

IDIS – Institute for the Development of Social Investment was recognized once again as a leader in the ranking, securing 1st place among the best social impact consulting firms in Brazil. The recognition reinforces IDIS’ commitment to supporting social investors dedicated to generating positive social impact in the country.

In its advisory work, IDIS offers technical support to families, companies, institutes, foundations and civil society organizations that wish to start or enhance their social investment practices. The work is customized and participatory, supporting clients in areas such as strategic planning and governance; ESG agenda; endowment structuring and long-term financial sustainability strategies; project design, implementation and organizational capacity building; development of calls for proposals and portfolio management; and monitoring and evaluation.

“Being recognized once again by Leaders League reflects the consistency and quality of the work developed by IDIS alongside social investors across Brazil. Our advisory practice is guided by technical rigor, collaboration and a deep understanding of each client’s context, always aiming to strengthen strategies capable of generating lasting social impact,” says Marcos Alexandre Manoel, Project Director at IDIS.

The Leaders League ranking is based on a research process that includes data collection and analysis, combining different sources of information and evaluation criteria. In the 2026 edition, IDIS appears in the “Leader” category, alongside other organizations recognized for their work in corporate social responsibility and social impact advisory.

Internacional ranking recognizes IDIS as leader in social impact advisory in Brazil

The French agency Leaders League, specialized in the creation of rankings and in-depth analysis widely used by entrepreneurs and executives in their decision making process, released the ranking for leading Brazilian organizations in social impact advisory. The evaluation criteria was based on the collection and analysis of data. 

 

IDIS conquered 1st place in the ranking, demonstrating our commitment in the support of social investors that are dedicated to the generation of social impact in Brazil. 

 

In regards to strategic advisory, we offer technical support to families, companies and social organizations that wish to start or enhance their social investment. We provide customized and participative advisory in six axis: strategic planning and governance; ESG agenda; endowment structuring and long-term strategies for financial sustainability; project design; implementation and organizational capacity building; development of calls for proposals and portfolio management; in addition to Monitoring and Assessment. 

 

“Initiatives such as Leaders League contribute to give visibility to the excellent work done by Brazilian organizations that generate impact through strategic advisory made with commitment, seriousness, creativeness and efficiency. This ranking is yet another tool to increase trust with social investors, both local and international. We are happy to lead the ranking, but also to congratulate the other organizations featured in it. The social impact advisory ecosystem in Brazil is vibrant, strong and diverse, and everyone contributes to it!”, comments Paula Fabiani, CEO of IDIS.

 

About IDIS

We are IDIS – Institute for the Development of Social Investment, a civil society organization founded in 1999 and pioneer in technical support to social investors in Brazil. With the mission to inspire, support and promote strategic philanthropy and its impact, we serve individuals, families, companies, corporate and family run institutes and foundations, as well as with civil society organizations, in actions that transform realities and contribute for the reduction of social inequality in the country. 

Our actions are based on the tripod of generating knowledge, offering advisory and developing social impact projects that contribute to the strengthening of the ecosystem of strategic philanthropy and of giving culture. We value partnerships and co-creating, and believe in the power of connection, of joint learning, of diversity and plurality of points of view.