Philoptima launches new open innovation community to connect with consultants, researchers, and experts to boost the impact of community social interventions by using the latest methods and applied research at the lowest possible cost.

Philoptima optimizes the success of a wide variety of community interventions funded by private foundations and other grant makers through thoughtful design, effective implementation, and rigorous evaluation.

Company President, Shirin Harrell, JD, says, “Grantmakers can use our unique web-based competitive research prize process to really boost their gift impact or we can connect them directly to our experts in over 300 practice categories.” She noted that Philoptima also matches donors to nonprofit organizations prepared to implement prize-winning solutions. “This is a new research matching process built by grant makers for grant makers.”

The site itself is split into several subsections, and the ones named “Prize Makers” and “Researchers” provide a good overview of the services on offer along with concise information on the system’s implementation. For its part, a “Find a Consultant” section is also included, and those looking for expert advice can register in order to receive assistance. Registration is free, and it simply entails furnishing the organization’s name along with contact information.

Prizes are posted as they are funded but do not change until the project deadline is passed. Nonprofits may join and propose “problem statements” that are specific to their communities for funding consideration by prize makers.

Philoptima, llc, a New Orleans based company serving philanthropists in the United States.