What we do
For organisations:
We build your capacity to see, measure, and share your true impact
For funders:
Create clarity, accountability and long term growth across your portfolio
We create tailored training and systems to communicate both your impact and strategy: Through tailored systems and ongoing support, you’ll develop the confidence to not only articulate what you achieve, but to communicate your organisational growth and long-term sustainability story.
Why we do what we do at Fundamental
In the arid heart of South Africa, Namaqualand quietly waits for rain. Beneath the surface, life stirs. And when the time is right, it blooms. It’s a powerful reminder that resilience, timing, and care can bring dormant potential to life.
We see purpose-driven organisations the same way.
You work in environments that are often misunderstood, the conditions are complex, resources are stretched. Yet you continue to bring hope and change. At Fundamental we help purpose-driven organisations grow stronger, braver, and more connected – by nurturing resilience, sparking discovery, and walking with you through every season of change. We believe that organisational capacity isn’t a nice-to-have, it’s essential for real, lasting impact. Purpose-driven organisations deserve the same opportunities to grow as any business. We must invest in their teams, systems, and structures. We unlock sustainability and amplify developmental impact. Because when organisations thrive, communities do too.
What’s different about the way we work
What’s different about the way we work
We champion a different approach to organisational development. Rather than focusing solely on outputs and immediate deliverables, we advocate for investment in organisational strength and sustainability. We believe funding should build organisations that can create lasting change.
Our developmental approach means every engagement is an opportunity to strengthen your team’s capacity. We don’t just deliver services – we transfer knowledge, build skills, and create systems that endure long after our formal engagement ends.
Our strength lies in really understanding your context, your ecosystem and the heart of what you are trying to accomplish. And in being able to connect this in practical ways with solid theory and quantifiable data for funders and organisations – to help you get what you need without being bogged down.
For organisations this means creating a funder aligned growth strategy and impact reporting that is supported by data that is practical and easy to use
For funders this means long-term capacity growth across your portfolio through grantee support and structured reporting and learning aligned with your goals
How we do it
Strong organisations that make an impact are built on clear purpose, good data and practical systems. At Fundamental, we support organisations through every stage of growth – grounded in the belief that meaningful change is nurtured, not rushed.
We begin by helping teams become Rooted in Resilience, clarifying purpose and values. Then we plant Seeds of Strength by building strong systems for monitoring, evaluation, and learning. As these take hold, we help embed Blossoms of Behaviour – making reflection and data part of everyday decision-making. With this clarity, teams Harvest Hope through reports that inspire trust and celebrate progress. And through Growing Networks of Change, we create spaces for shared learning and connection across the sector.
Core Services
Strategic foundation
Rooted in Resilience
Understand your ecosystem, Ground your strategy
Our flagship service begins with understanding where you are before charting where you want to go. Through comprehensive organisational assessments and strategic planning facilitation, we help you map your ecosystem – internally and externally – so that growth strategies are truly rooted in reality.
What’s included:
- Organisational needs assessments and capacity audits
- Strategic planning facilitation grounded in real-world dynamics
- Context analysis and stakeholder mapping
- Customised capacity development plans
- Plans for implementation support and ongoing mentoring
Delivery options:
- In-person workshops and facilitated sessions
- Virtual engagements via our online platform
- Hybrid approaches tailored to your budget and timeline
- Content adapted to your team’s needs
Outcomes:
- Clear understanding of organisational strengths and growth areas
- Actionable strategic plan aligned with your mission and context
- Enhanced team alignment and shared vision
- Stronger foundation for sustainable programming
Measurement systems
Monitoring, evaluation & learning development
Seeds of Strength
Build frameworks, Strengthen systems, Create clarity
We design and deliver comprehensive M&E frameworks and data systems that reflect your mission and measure what truly matters. Whether through hands-on consulting or guided mentoring, we help you turn intention into structure. Practically we offer this using a combination of options chosen to suit your capability and goals.
Offering 1: M&E framework mentoring programme
Strengthen your foundation with a structured programme where your team co-creates a custom M&E framework through guided mentorship. Over four months, we support up to three team members with interactive working sessions, practical tools, and peer learning – building internal capacity to measure what matters and embed learning into everyday work.
Offering 2: M&E framework & dashboard consulting
Let us build it for you – from strategy to system. This full-service consulting option delivers a tailored M&E framework, data collection tools, and a digital dashboard aligned to your context. We handle everything from co-design to piloting, training, and handover – ensuring your team can confidently use, maintain, and communicate with your new system.
Offering 3: Organisational mentoring & adaptive strategy support
Navigate change with clarity and confidence. This flexible, long-term support model offers mentorship, strategic guidance, and reflective spaces for organisations facing transition or complex decision-making. With monthly sessions and tailored tools, we walk with leadership teams and changemakers as they recalibrate, reimagine, and grow through uncertainty.
Data & learning
Analytics & continuous improvement support
Blossoms of Behaviour
Turn data into insight, Learn as you grow
Data is only powerful when it leads to learning and action. We embed reflective practices into your work, helping teams develop the skills and systems needed for continuous improvement and adaptive management.
Services include:
- Data sense-making workshops and facilitation
- Dashboard development and data visualisation
- Learning workshops and After-Action Reviews
- Reflective facilitation and strategic retreats
- Report writing support and storytelling guidance
- Custom reporting templates and visualisation tools
Impact & reporting
Communications & storytelling support
Harvest Hope
Craft your story, Celebrate your progress, Inspire confidence
Your data holds power but only if it’s used to tell a story that reflects the heart of your work. At Fundamental, we help organisations turn raw information into clear, compelling narratives that honour the work being done and show the impact being made.
We work alongside your team to make reporting less of a burden and more of a tool for learning, recognition, and relationship-building. Whether for internal stakeholders, communities, or funders, we support you in creating reports that are accurate, engaging, and meaningful – rooted in your data and shaped by your voice.
What this includes:
- Tailored report templates and visualisation tools
- Guidance on interpreting and communicating your data
- Support the writing of reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Strategic storytelling approaches that build trust and affirm value
Funder partnerships for ecosystem learning and impact
Growing Networks of Change for Funders
Nurture the whole, Strengthen the parts, Amplify the impact
At Fundamental, we believe that resilient ecosystems don’t emerge by chance – they’re cultivated. That’s why we partner with funders to extend support beyond grants, equipping organisations across your portfolio to build the capacity, clarity, and confidence they need to thrive.
Through structured mentoring, custom M&E tools, and collective learning spaces, we help grantee organisations move from compliance-driven reporting to meaningful reflection and insight. And while they grow, you gain a clearer picture of what’s working across your network.
Together, we build the conditions for shared learning, sustainable systems, and stronger outcomes – across sectors, strategies, and seasons of change. We support Grantees/Organisations while Funders focus on big-picture impact.
What this includes:
- A tiered support programme tailored to the needs of grantee organisations
- Co-created Theories of Change and Logic Models grounded in context
- Custom M&E frameworks, tools, and dashboards built for long-term use
- Ongoing mentorship, reflective practice, and peer learning opportunities
- Strategic storytelling and reporting support to amplify progress
- Portfolio-wide dashboards, synthesis reports, and learning briefs
- A dedicated programme lead and account manager for coordination
- Clear communication touchpoints, including quarterly updates
Whether you’re supporting a small cohort or a full portfolio, our approach adapts to scale so each organisation receives what it needs, and the ecosystem grows stronger, together.
Benefits for funders:
- A structured, fully facilitated grantee mentoring and M&E support programme
- Cohort-based learning, including Communities of Practice and peer exchange
- Custom learning and capacity-building packages tailored to your portfolio’s needs
- Portfolio-wide dashboards and synthesis reporting for clear impact insights
- A centralised dashboard or synthesis report (if desired)
- A dedicated programme lead and account manager
- Quarterly progress updates and learning briefs
- Long-term capacity growth across your grantee organisations
- A clearer, more connected picture of impact across organisations and sectors
Benefits for grantees/organisations:
- A co-created, funder-aligned Theory of Change and Logic Model
- A fully developed M&E Framework with clear indicators, targets, and practical tools
- User-friendly data collection tools and a tailored dashboard for internal or external reporting
- A reporting toolkit to support compelling, data-driven storytelling
- Access to a dedicated mentor for personalised guidance
- Participation in a Community of Practice with peer learning opportunities
- Increased confidence and capacity to embed M&E into daily operations
- Enhanced ability to communicate impact and make evidence-informed decisions
Cohort-based grantee support:
- Multi-organisation mentoring programmes
- Communities of Practice and peer exchange
- Portfolio-wide dashboards and synthesis reporting
- Shared learning sessions and masterclasses
- Custom capacity development packages
Read more about cohort-based mentoring and support for Funders →
Why choose Fundamental?
Developmental approach:
Every engagement strengthens your internal capacity. We don’t just deliver, we transfer knowledge and build lasting skills.
Theory-based methodology:
Our work is anchored in solid Theory of Change and Logic Model development, ensuring your M&E connects to outcomes that matter most.
Accessible expertise:
We demystify M&E jargon and make complex concepts understandable for teams at every level.
Flexible delivery:
From grassroots organisations to corporate boardrooms, we adapt our approach to meet you where you are.
Technology-aligned:
We use familiar digital tools that integrate seamlessly with your existing systems.
Community-centered:
You join a network of like-minded organisations committed to learning and growth.