Girls in Darfur

Jobs and the Economy

200 million people are unemployed globally. Unemployment rate for youth is 2.5 times higher. 9 out of 10 jobs are provided by the private sector in developing countries.

Jobs and the Economy

Urbanization of the World’s Population

Approximately half the world’s population now live in cities and towns. One out of three urban dwellers live in slum conditions.

Urbanization of the World’s Population

Women

Women perform 66 percent of the world’s work, produce 50 percent of the food, but earn 10 percent of the income and own 1 percent of the property. 

Women

Children in Poverty

Number of children in the world: 2.2 billion. Number of children in poverty: 1 billion.

Children in Poverty

Water

Each morning, more than a billion people wake up without clean water to drink.  Scarcity of clean water poses a risk not only to our health, but also to our food supply, ecosystems, economic growth and security.

Water

Knowledge Economy

We are moving into the knowledge economy which values intangibles over products. Younger generations are open to creating networks to advance social values. They enter the workforce with the expectation that technology can solve any problem.

Knowledge Economy

What We Do

We are strategists and problem solvers. We challenge thinking.  We are astute listeners. We specialize in strategy, research, and measurement to create positive social change.  We provide the following services: strategic planning, research, stakeholder engagement, facilitation, business modeling, financial analysis, change management, coaching, and measurement and evaluation.

We link strategy with compassion because strategy is what you do and compassion is about how and why you do it.

Who We Serve

We work with philanthropic organizations, individual donors, corporations, social entrepreneurs whether for-profit or non-profit and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).   While we work closely with non-profits and NGOs, we do not provide fundraising support for organizations or individuals.

What Makes Us Effective

We transform business tools to work in different settings and contexts allowing us to streamline fact gathering and analysis. We believe in making small steps, experimenting and learning in order to explore and observe to create the insights and ideas.  Our collaborative approach means we pull-together a diverse team emphasizing  creativity and the right mix of expertise. We have the experience and insights to help you lead creative and results-driven strategic planning.

Theresa’s wide-ranging experiences provide informed, insightful perspectives on issues related to institutional and personal philanthropy. She demonstrates a capacity to understand differing views and is driven to find common ground. Theresa always has fresh perspectives on issues and is willing to challenge longstanding assumptions as a means of developing pragmatic solutions.

Robert D. Haas, Chairman Emeritus, Levi Strauss and Co. and President, Levi Strauss Foundation

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About Ideal Philanthropy & Sustainability

Ideal Philanthropy & Sustainability was founded by Theresa Fay-Bustillos, a philanthropic and business executive, as well as civil rights and human rights lawyer who has successfully worked in the public and private sectors both in the U.S. and around the world.

Her unique background and work experience have allowed her to see the benefits and limitations of business tools and approaches. She has also witnessed the value of strategy in organizations faced with limited resources and high demand. Her years of working in communities have taught her the power of a good question and strength of compassion. Strategy and compassion are at the core of this firm.

Contact Us

  • Ideal Philanthropy & Sustainability LLC
  • 524 Union Street, Suite No. 332, San Francisco, CA 94133
  • 1 415 336 2291 Skype: theresa.fay.bustillos