Pharos Intelligence
Actionable insights to guide the next generation of nonprofit, philanthropy, and social sector leaders
Social Sector Leaders Need Insights, Not Just Data
Pharos Intelligence is a social enterprise that helps nonprofit and foundation leaders understand where the industry is going and make actionable, strategic decisions about the future. We leverage our decades of industry experience, combined with our next-generation proprietary data platform, to help nonprofits and philanthropic institutions scale their impact, navigate uncertainty, and position themselves for future success.
Our services
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Strategic Advisory
Ongoing advisory services and support for nonprofit, philanthropy, and social sector leaders
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Funder and Donor Due Diligence
Due diligence research to support major funding and donation decisions
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Social Sector Benchmarking
Financial, operational, and impact benchmarking for the nonprofit and foundation ecosystem
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Market Research
First-party market research to size, segment, and forecast the US social sector
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Earned Revenue Strategies
Develop earned revenue strategies for self-sufficient and sustainable nonprofit operations
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Targeted Grant Program Strategies
Execute targeted foundation and grant writing strategies to increase win rates
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Custom Research Studies
Custom first-party qualitative and quantitative research studies based on client needs and interests
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Thought Leadership Content Development
Craft thought leadership content that increases awareness, builds credibility, drives business development, and scales impact
Meet our team
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Matt Leger, MPA
Founder
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Curt Savoie
Chief Product and Data Officer
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Karen Wawrzaszek CFP®, CEPA, CTFA
Strategic Advisor
Regional Director for Foundation and Institutional Advisory - Northern Trust Wealth Management
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Sara Gibson
Strategic Advisor
Co-Founder and CEO - 20 Degrees