Building Bridges
Partnerships | Collaboration | Resource Mobilization
Welcome.
My name is Jean-Louis Robadey, a sustainable development professional dedicated to helping organizations unlock the power of partnerships and collaboration.
Based in the heart of international Geneva and globally connected, I work with philanthropists, foundations, international agencies, nonprofits, and corporate social impact leaders to develop collaborative initiatives that address pressing challenges.
My work is experience-based and leverages a 30-year, international career as a mission-driven executive, social entrepreneur and innovator, fundraiser, capacity-builder, program- and partnership-builder, and facilitator of impact collaborations,
Whether you're developing strategic partnerships, launching a multi-stakeholder platform, strengthening a donor alliance or collaborative fund, or building an impact network, I provide the strategic and operational support needed to deliver results.
Opportunity
We are living in a time of overlapping crises—climate breakdown, nature loss, social and economic vulnerability, political instability, and the erosion of trust across sectors. These are problems too complex and interdependent for any single actor to solve.
In response, mission-driven leaders and organizations are developing ambitious partnerships, collaborations, and creative resource mobilization strategies.
My work supports them in the design and implementation of their ambitious initiatives. From strategy and program design to implementation, learning, and scaling—I help them realize the potential of their collaborative ventures.
Supporting the Collaboration Lifecycle
I support collaborative initiatives through every phase of the partnership journey — from early strategy and design to implementation, learning, and scaling. My services are structured around the partnership lifecycle, helping ensure that I can provide targeted, high-quality support to meet different client needs, at different stages of development of the initiative.
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I help you explore and define collaborative opportunities — aligning stakeholders, clarifying purpose, and mapping pathways for impact.
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I guide co-creation processes — developing governance models, roles, and lean structures to launch strong and stay agile.
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I provide facilitation, coordination, and engagement support to help partnerships stay aligned, inclusive, and effective over time.
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We build in reflection and learning, evaluate progress, and support growth or adaptation so your collaboration remains relevant and resilient.
Let's Build Something Together
At every step of your journey, I bring a structured, yet flexible approach to making partnerships work.
Projects and Clients
I support non-profit, philanthropic, governmental, corporate, and multi-stakeholder programs and partnerships. I work across sectors and impact themes, with a special focus on climate, conservation, sustainable land use, and inclusive development. Please explore a sample of the projects and clients that I have had the privilege to support.
About Me
Partnership-Builder Working for a Sustainable, Just World
Greetings. My name is Jean-Louis Robadey, a sustainable development professional with three decades of experience building programs and partnerships across non-profit, philanthropic, governmental, and corporate social impact sectors.
Across projects and activities, I leverage my global experience and networks, thematic and functional expertise, professional, collaborative approach, and field-tested communications, collaboration, facilitation, and project development skills.
Working together
Professional, high-quality support to help your partnerships succeed.
I offer nimble, high-quality support tailored to your needs — whether you’re launching a new initiative, facilitating a complex partnership, or seeking to strengthen an existing collaboration. I understand that every organization operates in a unique context, and I adapt my approach to help you move forward with clarity, momentum, and confidence.
You can engage with me for targeted support at any stage of the partnership lifecycle — from strategic scoping and design to facilitation, coordination, or learning and adaptation. Whether you need a trusted advisor, a thought partner, or hands-on implementation support, I work collaboratively and flexibly to help you achieve meaningful, lasting results.
Tools & Resources
In addition to advisory and facilitation services, I offer tools and resources designed to support collaborative work. These include assessments, planning and partnership management tools, and templates that help teams structure, evaluate, and evolve their initiatives with greater clarity and alignment.
Periodically, also share insights and learning through webinars, blog posts, and curated events — highlighting emerging practices, case studies, and conversations with leaders working at the intersection of collaboration and social and environmental action.
Whether you’re just starting out or strengthening a mature partnership, these resources are here to inform, inspire, and support your journey.
Locally grounded, globally connected.
Based in the heart of International Geneva, I engage locally and globally and leverage my international experience and networks to help NGOs, philanthropies, public agencies, corporate social impact initiatives, and multi-stakeholder design and activate powerful partnerships. Whether you are building or implementing a grant mechanism, seeking aligned funders, or navigating complex stakeholder landscapes, I can help you move from opportunity to impact.
Let’s Work Together
Whether you are a nonprofit leader, philanthropy, public agency, corporate impact team—or an initiative that brings multiple stakeholders together—I would be pleased to explore how we might collaborate.
Contact me to start the conversation!
