Why partner with us

Unlock your vision with maximum impact and ease through our curated programs, backed by our expertise and multi-stakeholder social impact partnerships

It’s what (and who) we know
It's how we work with you
Who we work with

It’s what (and who) we know

We’re harnessing the power of partnerships by collaborating with philanthropists, program implementers, UBS’s finance experts, corporates, entrepreneurs, academic institutions and governments to drive impact at scale.

We are philanthropy experts

UBS is unique in having a global network of foundations staffed with philanthropy expertsWho we are. Our own philanthropic foundationView the UBS Optimus Foundation main page has a track record of over twenty-five years.

We leverage our experts

Our ability to access the core finance competencies of UBS helps you achieve a greater impact in solving the pressing social issues of our times.

We open our network of trusted partners

We offer access to experienced changemakers, social impact experts and philanthropy connections. Working side by side with these partners that we’ve carefully curated, supported and rated, we’re able to share this network with others to advance on impact goals.

We make your contributions go further

By pooling your fund collectively with others and offering opportunities to co-fund we make every donation work as hard as it can. UBS covers all the costs for the administration, planning, review and continued development of high-impact philanthropy programs. And in some cases, co-funds.

We’re driven by data

We meticulously track philanthropic funding allocation, deployment, and impact through rigorous analysis. The evidence-based philanthropy programs we fund demand detailed reports and independent monitoring from partners, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Local and global philanthropy partnerships

We engage in global philanthropy programsRead more on where we are active with global philanthropy programs while understanding local contexts, ensuring that solutions are driven by the partners embedded in the communities they serve.

It's how we work with you

Unlock the potential of your impact goals with UBS Optimus Foundation. We work with a whole spectrum of social impact and philanthropy partners to provide customized strategies and expert guidance to maximize your impact and achieve meaningful, measurable outcomes.

By partnering with UBS Optimus Foundation, you can ensure your philanthropy or social investments create measurable social and environmental benefits. With our proven track record work closely with philanthropists, business owners, family offices, and corporations to maximize their impact through:

High impact philanthropy: Ensure your donations and investments generate real, measurable change.
Trust and transparency: Rely on our rigorous vetting process and transparent impact reporting.
Tailored solutions: Access partners and structures that align with your vision and impact goals.
Exclusive network: Leverage our extensive network of vetted social impact and philanthropy partners.

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Our partnerships with NGOs, social enterprises, and other mission-driven organizations focus on scaling your impact through strategic funding, capacity building, and collaboration.

Collaborative funding: Gain access to funding including grants, loans, and investments.
Capacity building: Strengthen your organization and expand your solutions with our expertise and resources.
Collaborative network: Connect with other philanthropic organizations to further scale your impact.

Please note that the UBS Optimus Foundation is not currently accepting unsolicited proposals. We occasionally issue requests for proposals based on specific initiatives, and these opportunities will be posted here on our website when available. In the meantime, we invite you to explore our fundraising guide (PDF, 286 KB) .

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UBS Optimus Foundation believes in building large-scale, cross-sector initiatives that address global challenges. We partner with institutional investors, governments, and development finance organizations to drive transformative change.

Collaborative funding: Pool capital on high-impact philanthropy projects with a shared vision backed by financial commitments.
Policy influence: Work with us to shape policies that drive systemic change.
Scalable solutions: Implement and scale high-impact p projects that deliver measurable outcomes through our shared expertise.

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Who we work with

Collaboration is key. We have a track record of successful strategic philanthropic partnerships across sectors and themes with a range of partners with who we have worked over the years.

Africa Frontline First

U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)

Black Innovation Alliance

Foundation Conservation Carpathia

International Institute for Environment and Development

Lemann Foundation

SDG Finance Impact Initiative

British International Investment (BII)