Expanding Conservation Impact →
ABOUT | Maliasili exists to help talented local conservation organizations overcome their challenges and constraints so that they can become more effective agents of change in their landscapes, communities, and nations.
Our work, our offer →
Maliasili strengthens organizations, builds leadership capacity, and helps local community conservation actors increase their influence and their income. The result: increased impact for people, climate, and wildlife.
10+ years experience
providing customized organizational and leadership development services to organizations working on the frontline of community conservation in Africa
Deep experience
supporting a portfolio of Africa’s leading community conservation organizations, which now includes 40 organizations in 10 countries.
Field-leading technical expertise
in community-based conservation, community land tenure, natural resource governance, and related issues across eastern and southern Africa.
A well established and rigorous due diligence process
drawing on our extensive networks and technical expertise
Established system for tracking
portfolio partners’ organizational growth and impact
Engaging and impactful strategy planning
and development processes that build ownership and accountability
Why Strategic Consultancies →
Beyond working with locally-rooted organizations, we also engage in consultancy work for organizations that may not necessarily fit our partner criteria but that fundamentally influence the conservation space.
Our consultancy clients have varied from multilateral organizations to large conservation NGOs as well as network organizations with a diverse set of needs and assignments including strategic planning, funding principles, partnership approaches and more.
Our Consulting Services →
Our consultancy efforts are focused on high-value assignments where our engagement has the potential to advance community conservation, support entry into new geographies or explore potential partners. We have over a decade of experience in organizational development, strategic planning, facilitation, community-centered conservation, building networks and partnerships. We bring all of our experiences and skills into these time-bound assignments.
How We Work →
We are not typical consultants. Our approach is participatory and inclusive - we build proposals and solutions together
We focus on assignments that will advance local conservation leadership, build capacity and agency in local organizations and/or catalyze funding for local organizations.
We often work with external consultants who understand our approach and methodologies.
We do not generally put in bids on tenders.
We do not provide specific training e.g., project management, technical training or facilitate one-off meetings and sessions.
Our Decision Making Criteria →
Tier 1 criteria: Potential for impact
The organization shares the same core values as Maliasili
There is an opportunity to deepen our thinking through this assignment
The project will advance community conservation in an area of high conservation value
The organization is a key player influencing the conservation space
The project will contribute positively to at least one of Maliasili’s strategic goals
advancing local conservation leadership
building capacity and agency in local organizations
catalyzing funding for local organizations
Tier 2 criteria: Value to Maliasili
The organization shares the same core values as Maliasili
There is an opportunity to deepen our thinking through this assignment
Tier 3 criteria: Logistics
The project can at least cover its costs
We have the team and time available to engage
Interested? Get in touch!
Send the following information to Salisha, Strategic Initiatives Coordinator at: schandra@maliasili.org
Organization name and location
What is your organization’s mission? (100 words or less)
What is the purpose of the project? (200 words or less)
What is your envisioned deliverable for the project? (200 words or less)
What is your target deadline for the project?