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Ninth House works with funders, institutions and emerging initiatives navigating complex fields across nature, technology and society.

Our work combines strategic analysis, rapid domain immersion, ecosystem mapping, narrative development and practical field-building support. We help partners understand where change is gathering, identify where they can create meaningful leverage and build the conditions for long-term impact.

❋ Landscape mapping

We map the actors, institutions, funders, research groups, initiatives, tensions and infrastructure shaping an emerging field.

This work helps partners see the field as a system: where momentum is building, where gaps exist, which actors matter and how different parts of the ecosystem relate to one another.

❋ Opportunity Analysis

We identify where attention, funding, partnerships or intervention could create meaningful leverage.

This may include analysing early signals, field maturity, funding gaps, institutional readiness, risk, legitimacy, public interest and potential pathways for responsible growth.

❋ Field Building

We support the practical and strategic work required for emerging fields to become more visible, coordinated and trusted.

This can include shared language, convening design, governance models, partnership architecture, community infrastructure and the connective tissue needed to move from scattered activity to shared direction.

❋ Program and partnership design
❋ Strategic narrative

We help translate complex ideas into clear, credible and compelling narratives for funders, partners, institutions and the public.

This may include positioning, messaging, pitch decks, website copy, funder language, reports, thought leadership and communications frameworks.

We help partners turn emerging opportunities into practical initiatives, collaborations, convenings and delivery models.

This can include program design, project roadmaps, partner mapping, implementation planning, stakeholder engagement and operational scaffolding for new initiatives.

❋ Funding and capital strategy

We help organisations understand the funding landscape and develop fundable propositions for philanthropic, institutional or investment support.

This may include funder mapping, grant strategy, capital narratives, proposal development, partnership pathways and strategic advice on where and how to mobilise resources.

Every engagement begins with context. We work with you to understand your field, your people and your place in the wider system, then develop the right framework for meaningful action.

pitch decks

convening designs

implementation roadmaps

advisory memos

communications frameworks
field maps
program concepts
opportunity briefs
ecosystem reports
strategic narratives
funder and partner map

Signature engagement: Emerging Field Sprint

The Emerging Field Sprint is a focused 4–6 week engagement for partners seeking to understand a new or fast-moving domain.

It is designed for foundations, family offices, institutions and ecosystem leaders who need a clear view of a field before deciding where to focus attention, build partnerships or deploy capital.

The sprint can include:

The output is a concise strategic brief, supported by maps, frameworks and recommendations that help partners move from uncertainty to informed action.

field and landscape mapping

key actor and stakeholder analysis

strategic narrative and positioning

funding and partnership

pathways recommended next steps

opportunity and leverage-point identification

risks, gaps and barriers to growth

Typical outputs

Depending on the engagement, Ninth House can produce:

  • "What I love most is the flexibility. I can go at my own pace, revisit lessons, and keep learning whenever it works for me."

    Former Customer

  • "Even as a total beginner, I never felt lost. The step-by-step structure and encouragement along the way made all the difference."

    Former Customer

  • "This has been such a worthwhile investment in myself."

    Former Customer

How It Works

  • Browse our upcoming events to find the one that feels right for you. We host events year-round in all different locations and climates.

  • Sign up and pay all required fees to reserve your spot. If plans change, you can cancel up to 14 days before the retreat start to receive a 50% refund.

  • After booking, we'll send you a Welcome Packet with everything you need to know—detailed schedules, packing list recommendations, add-ons to consider, and more.

  • We'd recommend booking your transportation to and from the event as soon as possible, to ensure you can arrive without any complications or delays.

  • Now all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited for your new adventure.

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