The Global Environment & Technology Foundation (GETF), established in 1988, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based near Washington, DC with a mission to promote sustainable development through partnerships and targeted action. GETF seeks to shape a brighter future for communities and the environment by developing innovative strategic plans, creating high-impact partnerships, introducing new technologies and managing programs that have a lasting and positive impact on the world.
GETF focuses upon three core issues as the basis of its efforts:
GETF has served a wide range of clients including the White House, federal and state agencies, leading foundations, Fortune 500 corporations, non-governmental organizations, and multilateral development agencies. With a result-driven team and a deep breadth of experiences gained over the past 20 years, GETF is uniquely positioned among nonprofit organizations to design and implement high-value, lasting programs and partnerships. GETF’s work is driven by a simple principle: Sustainability challenges are solvable if we work together.
Strategy
Addressing water, energy and sustainability issues is an increasingly complex and dynamic endeavor. Successful efforts to meet these challenges must build on a comprehensive understanding of the local needs and stakeholders, leverage best practices and effective partners and align with the organization’s capabilities and broader vision.
GETF has worked throughout the world to develop data-driven strategies, informed by leading thinkers in the field, that maximize each organization’s potential to make a positive impact on global needs through:
Partnership Development
Strong partnerships are critical for meeting our world’s sustainability challenges. GETF develops effective shared value partnerships that address each stakeholder’s objectives, fully leverage available capacities and resources and ensure ongoing communication, learning and adaptation. They have an extensive history working with leading corporations, government agencies, foundations and civil society to develop long-lasting, results-oriented partnerships. GETF currently manages partnership investments valued at over $100 million that are creating positive change throughout the world.
Program Management
A well-conceived program is only as strong as its execution. Successful project implementation means working in close partnership with those on-the-ground, employing a rigorous and results-driven management approach, and demanding accountability from all stakeholders. Following these principles improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability of environmental and community efforts.
GETF offers expertise in comprehensive program management including project development, administration and monitoring and evaluation. GETF’s experience includes management of over 100 water and energy programs in over 50 countries.
