Enhancing local ownership in international development
Working for a range of international development organisations over the past 15 years, there has been one consistent issue which...
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Connected Development
Facilitating international giving
for locally led development
OUR OBJECTIVE
Connected Development envisions a future in which local communities are empowered to shape the development programmes that affect their lives.
We engage with donors and locally led nonprofits based all over the world in order to understand both perspectives. Through interaction and exchange, we work with both sides to build partnerships that improve long term development outcomes.
Our consulting services guide philanthropic organisations throughout their international giving journey. We engage with grassroots organisations through a knowledge exchange scheme involving pro bono advisers and university volunteers.
OUR SERVICES
Connected Development’s works with a wide range of clients including businesses, foundations, high-net worth individuals, and humanitarian agencies. We provide advice, guidance and training across 5 key themes:
STRATEGY
We run strategy creation or review sessions with clients to translate their ideas into a clear set of actionable objectives.
RESEARCH
We conduct mapping exercises to match donors to highly effective nonprofits and assess their suitability as potential grantees.
GOVERNANCE
We advise clients planning to set up a charitable structure, such as a foundation or fund, and provide training on good governance for trustees.
IMPACT
We set up and review programme monitoring systems and conduct in person site visits to provide independent evaluations.
COMMUNICATIONS
We guide local nonprofits and donors to better communicate their impact, helping them to develop skills and tools to scale up their programmes.
WILLIAM HARNDEN
Managing Director
William has 15 years of leadership, consultancy and project management experience in international development. He has worked in managerial and advisory roles at the United Nations, international NGOs, and within the UK charity sector. Since 2009, William has lived in both Timor-Leste and Thailand, and travelled widely across the Americas, Europe, and Southeast Asia, engaging with civil society organisations, donors, social enterprises, and local communities. The idea for Connected Development evolved from these experiences, and a desire to make international cooperation more effective.
William lives in Cheltenham, UK
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