The Centre for Long-Term Resilience (CLTR) works with governments and other institutions to improve global resilience to extreme risks.

CLTR faced the challenge of creating and administering bookkeeping systems, given its particularly thorough approach to accounts and restrictions. We helped CLTR by designing a more efficient accounting workflow, and managing reconciliations on its behalf. CLTR also faced the challenge of running due diligence on its key donors — we helped by leveraging economies of scale to offer a competitive price for an otherwise expensive (but thorough) web crawler.

The Foresight Institute supports the beneficial development of high-impact technology to make great futures more likely.

We conducted an operational audit for the Foresight Institute, highlighting efficiency and compliance improvements across governance, finance, systems, fundraising, and HR. We collaborated to identify the highest-priority recommendations, which included redesigning their application systems for grantmaking, workshops, and seminar groups. Our redesigned grant management system helped free up operational capacity, by consolidating all application and evaluation information in a single database, tailoring views for different users, and automating applicant messages based on their status.

BlueDot Impact runs courses that support participants in developing knowledge and skills needed to pursue a high-impact career.

BlueDot Impact faced the challenge of “spinning out” from its fiscal sponsor. We helped them navigate the process by registering a company limited by guarantee and setting up core infrastructure including an accounting system. We also helped them obtain a 501(c)(3) equivalency determination — so they can receive tax-deductible donations from US grantmakers. This gave BlueDot Impact more autonomy and flexibility in pursuing its mission.

The Forecasting Research Institute (FRI) develops forecasting methods to improve decision-making on high-stakes issues.

We conducted a top-to-bottom operational audit and produced a report with recommendations around legal structure, governance, finance, systems, HR, and culture. We also supported FRI with a hiring round which allowed them to hire their first Operations Lead. CEO Josh Rosenberg said: “The support on the hiring process has been excellent! And I’ve found all the communication to be clear, prompt, and helpful.”

Longview Philanthropy provides grantmaking services to donors who want to go the most good possible with their giving.

Longview Philanthropy faced the challenge of “spinning out” from its fiscal sponsor. We scoped and recommended an HR platform and expense management system for both its UK and US entities. We also recommended staff benefits packages for its US entity, which faced several challenges when getting quotes — including its relatively low headcount, remote workforce, and lack of independent financial statements. This support allowed Longview Philanthropy to focus its in-house operational resources towards more mission-relevant areas, like grantmaking and events.

Condor Initiative (“Condor”) runs a series of initiatives focused on raising awareness and preparation of highly talented people to overcome the most important challenges of humanity’s future.

Condor faced the challenge of “spinning out” from its fiscal sponsor. We helped them navigate the process by registering a 501(c)(3) in the US. We then put the new entity through an expenditure responsibility procedure and set up a US bank account. This allowed the Condor team to receive a grant from a key donor through this new entity — all within 2 months of them engaging us for support. We set up an employer of record (EOR) to employ staff based outside the US and, finally, initiated a risk assessment to help the team identify and mitigate key risks associated with their new structure.

Impact Academy runs programs for entrepreneurs, researchers, and others who want to solve global problems and create flourishing futures.

As a Swedish foundation, Impact Academy faced the challenge of hiring employees in the UK. We helped them overcome this challenge by registering a new UK entity, opening a bank account, setting up an HR platform, and recommending and implementing insurance schemes. This allowed Impact Academy to hire UK staff and get them on payroll.

Arkose aims to reduce risks from advanced AI through field-building activities.

Arkose has grand ambitions for AI safety field-building, but had just one full-time staff member. We helped Arkose hire an Operations Lead by collaborating to design assessments and mark schemes, and communicating with candidates throughout the process. The Operations Lead has been able to take on a range of responsibilities, including  surveys, calls, and supportive programs for researchers interested in contributing to AI safety.