Recent Cultural Intelligence in Policy & Philanthropy
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Think tanks and government groups are striving to keep policymaking tied to accelerating societal change. Corporations are pushing to solidify purpose-driven strategies that align with evolving values and needs. Foundations and other giving organizations are reaching for new models that create tangible and data-driven impact. This is precisely why sparks & honey is offering a new and innovative model for illuminating and shaping the causes that matter in the now, next and future.
Whether it's creating new cultural intelligence systems for government bodies, illuminating new opportunities for national and civic reinvention or transforming giving organizations based on emerging behaviors and needs—decoding trends by developing a cultural intelligence strategy can make that vital difference in your organization’s decision-making process. Work with our team and our technology to effectively analyze and understand the impact of trends and social movements to base your policy making on where society is going, not merely on where it once was.
Now, more than ever, corporations and brands need to take action in a number of areas related to public policy. Organizations such as think tanks are increasingly recognizing that past models of predictive thinking are less reliable and that a new model is needed to craft strategies that are both valid and relevant. The team here at sparks & honey has built a practice around putting foresight at the center of meaningful policy planning for long-term change. We understand how to harness changes in human behavior and societal shifts.
Having been with the company for over five years, Robb Henzi will oversee sparks & honey’s new Policy & Philanthropy practice – harnessing cultural insight to help clients navigate the challenges in this sector, establish a view of where the world is going, and create impact strategies that benefit both people and the planet. Robb also sits on The World Economic Council’s Global Future Council on Agile Governance. As part of this responsibility, he was recently asked to contribute to their latest white paper entitled: “Regulatory Technology for the 21st Century.”
Robb Henzi, Partner and Head of Policy & Philanthropy Practice
sparks & honey has already helped several organizations to see around corners and develop future-forward reports to inform effective policymaking. A recent example is our work with the Morgridge Family Foundation on our cultural intelligence report: The Future of Giving.
Of the recent philanthropic strategy work performed by sparks & honey, Carrie Morgridge, Chief Disruptor of the Morgridge Family Foundation said, "The Future of Giving Report produced by sparks & honey is one of the best investments I’ve ever made. I’m proud of the work we continue to do with sparks & honey in disrupting philanthropy. They are truly leaders in guiding the nonprofit sector about the changes for the future.”