We understand how hard this work is and embrace “failure” as a necessary part of innovation. Failure is not a bad thing for us; as long as we are failing for the right reasons, and can capture some lessons and insight along the way, we are all good.
In a situation where a project doesn’t work out, we’ll work with you to publish a summary of what we learned. Being transparent about failure can help us and other organisations get better; by avoiding costly mistakes, considering how we might do things differently, or inspiring new thinking. Our view is: if other organisations can learn from your experience, then it’s not all a loss.
For inspiration, check out GiveWell. We’re fans of their take on failure and learning in philanthropy.