Strengthening the social change ecosystem

Thompson & Shankar (TnS) is an impact consulting firm, grounded in the vision of strengthening the ecosystem that delivers social change at scale. We provide technical advisory, institutional strengthening, portfolio management, and knowledge creation support to non-profits, private

foundations, multilateral and bilateral organizations.

About Us

Founded in early 2021, Thompson & Shankar was set up with the aim to enable non-profits to maximize efficiencies for program delivery and support funding agencies in optimizing program and investment strategies.

Our Work

Portfolio Management

Develop portfolio level view that includes all programmatic functions working towards achieving set outcomes.
Tracking the progress of each of these programs under the broader portfolio, identifying gaps and challenges at the portfolio level as well as in the overall strategy.
Setting up knowledge management systems, frameworks, and products for policy and programmatic action.

Key partners: BMGF

Institutional Strengthening & Capacity Building

Setting up mechanisms, processes, and systems to strengthen internal controls, financial and human resource planning and, governance framework.
Capacity building and hand holding support for institutionalization of these initiatives.
Train staff members on grant management; develop tools and mechanisms for program planning and monitoring.
Develop sustainability strategy, plan and outreach.

Key Partners: CSBC, Ashoka University

We provide institutional strengthening support to organizations which includes,

Strategy & Program Development

We work with partners to create long-term organisational strategies and pathways to achieve the set goals. The core focus is to build organization’s resilience and ability to manage uncertainty and constant change, this includes programmatic and financial sustainability.

We also provide support in developing program strategy, execution plans, monitoring mechanisms and frameworks, and, new funding proposals based on the principles of outcome investing.

Key partners: WASHi, ASCI, ITSU, PATH, GHS

Our Team

We are a growing team of seasoned and young professionals with a shared vision and passion for contributing to social impact

THEMATIC AND DOMAIN EXPERTS

Technical Experts with a deep understanding of thematic areas like – Public Health, Water and Sanitation, Nutrition, Gender, etc.

DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION SPECIALISTS

Specialists in designing strategies and products using the full range of communication approaches and methods

MONITORING LEARNING AND EVALUATION EXPERTS

Technical expertise in designing and conducting research and evaluation studies, developing frameworks, and implementing MLE activities

STRATEGY & PLANNING EXPERTS

Senior Professionals with the ability to refine and track changes to organization and program strategy, and provide insights on new initiatives.

ASSOCIATES (PROGRAM/RESEARCH)