Our Purpose
Pi provides strategy advice and expert, bespoke philanthropy education to philanthropists to help them have more impact with their giving.
Our Vision
A world where informed, strategic philanthropists maximise their impact and drive transformational, systemic change, creating a more equitable, just and sustainable society.
Our Mission
To build a community of bold, brave strategic philanthropists, through strategic advice, philanthropy education and the creation of collaborative networks and ecosystems, so as to empower and enable philanthropists with the tools, knowledge and networks to achieve systemic change in the issues they care about.
Our Values
Philanthropy Education Programmes
2026-2027
London, Seattle and Tanzania
2026-27
Join the second cohort of this global health funders programme -, exploring innovations in global health. With insights from leading philanthropists and Foundations, including the Gates Foundation, learn from health experts, travel to Tanzania with peer philanthropists to visit partners, and receive support to develop your own philanthropic strategy.
In partnership with The Gates Foundation.
A Private Gathering for European Philanthropists
Switzerland
June 17-19 2026
Invitation-only. For Europe’s leading philanthropic families.
In a fast changing world explore the importance, challenges and opportunities for European strategic philanthropy alongside your peers.
In partnership with Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors and Braymont.
Spring, 2027
An annual programme curated by Pi, for Nordic philanthropists. Engage with peers and expert practitioners, over 2 days. For philanthropists and social investors seeking to have more impact with their capital.
Explore approaches and best practice in strategic philanthropy in a private and confidential space, including a programme for Nordic NextGen.
In partnership with Nordic philanthropists.
Introduction to Strategic Philanthropy
Starts January 2027
A framework for strategic philanthropy, for philanthropists wanting to maximise their impact. Everything you need to know to develop (or refresh) your philanthropy strategy and start to practice with confidence.
Past Pi Programmes
Milan
October, 2024
For Italian philanthropists and impact investors.
Explore social finance approaches, best practice in strategic philanthropy and come together with like-minded NextGen philanthropic peers to engage in and strengthen the Italian impact ecosystem.
In partnership with Italian philanthropists.
The MENA Philanthropy Summit
Abu Dhabi
October 2024
A one day programme, led by MENA philanthropists, for philanthropists. Explore best practice in strategic philanthropy and impact investing, with a range of speakers and expert practitioners.
In partnership with MENA philanthropists.
UK Education Giving Circle
A strategic education programme for funders to UK education
2024-2026
Designed for philanthropists interested in reducing disadvantage within the UK education system.
In partnership with UBS Optimus Foundation
Philanthropy Strategy for NextGen
September 2024
An introduction to philanthropy strategy and family philanthropy, designed for NextGen philanthropists.
Explore strategic giving, social investment, impactful grant-making, power and privilege; develop knowledge and skills to enhance your impact, whether you are working along, in partnership or with your family Foundation.
Philanthropic Leadership Programme
Spring 2024
Whether chair of your family Foundation, or seeking to advance an issue; develop a personal theory of change, reimagine leadership and overcome obstacles alongside peers, so as to become a bolder, braver, more strategic leader progressing the philanthropic issues you care about.
Our Partners
Testimonials
Driving Systems Change Through Bolder, Better Philanthropy
