Operations Professionals Network
This network brings together operations managers from international philanthropy organisations to learn from one another through working groups, benchmarking and knowledge exchange. Network members strengthen their practice in finance, IT, HR, legal and grants management ‒ building agile, future-ready operational processes and the collective insights that inform strategic decisions across the sector.
Vision
A collaborative ecosystem driving operational excellence among philanthropy professionals, enabling foundations to turn big ideas into real-world impact.
Areas of practice in focus
- Peer-led working groups focused on COOs, Finance, Grants Management, HR, IT and Legal
- Innovative models from leading organisations inside the sector and beyond
- Practical tools and frameworks that members can apply immediately
- Collectively building operational practices that are not only efficient but mission-aligned and impact-driven
Activities
- Through benchmarking, shared learning and knowledge exchange, members compare their practices with those of their peers, identify gaps and adopt proven approaches.
- Two annual in-person gatherings and an active online community provide space for members to co-create solutions, share lessons learned and tackle emerging operational challenges together.
Steering Committee
More about the Community
The Operations Professionals Network has 13 members from 8 countries and connects over 130 operations professionals across these organisations.
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