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strategic philanthropy and institutional development.

Mirada is a consultancy offering solutions for philanthropists, organizations, and companies dedicated to transforming Brazil into a more just and sustainable country.

We develop management and governance strategies while guiding our clients toward the necessary resources. All of this is powered by a high-level network nurtured for over 20 years by our leadership.

We are a benchmark in strategic philanthropy and institutional development.

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our purpose

To strengthen the impact ecosystem in Brazil through strategic philanthropy. We generate meaningful connections between diverse stakeholders, leveraging investments and developing social-environmental organizations and businesses.

about us

Nina Valentini

CEO Mirada

With over 20 years of experience, she has been awarded as Social Entrepreneur of the Future by Folha de S.Paulo, in the Google Social Impact Challenge, and by the Trip Transformadores and Forbes Under 30 awards.

She is co-founder of Movimento Arredondar and União Amazônia Viva (which raised R$6 million to fight Covid-19 in the region) and board member at Alumni GV, FGV Ventures, Instituto Elos, Instituto Arredondar, LALA, Mais Mulheres, Pronto Sorrir, Quid, and ZeroDois% Pela Educação.

Alessandro Estrella

Consultant

Economist and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in consulting and entrepreneurship. Expertise in strategic planning, operational efficiency, and customer-centric service. Skilled in business development, team leadership, and adaptation to different market dynamics.

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Brenda Kutnikas Gildin

Consultant

Communicator and connector with over 9 years of experience in the innovation and social impact ecosystem. Former Business Leader at Artemisia and Head of Startups at Anjos do Brasil, where she developed expertise in business structuring, fundraising, and stakeholder engagement. Collaborated with W20 Brazil proposing policies for women's economic empowerment. Postgraduate degree in Marketing and Communication from ESEI Barcelona and undergraduate degree from ESPM.

Camila Novaes de Medeiros

Consultant

Production engineer with over four years of experience in strategic consulting in the transportation infrastructure, logistics, and energy sectors. Worked on market analysis, modeling, and development of technical reports, and also coordinated Business Intelligence in education and recycling projects. Recently, she expanded her work into sustainability and ESG, integrating analytical vision with purpose-driven impact.

Cora Valentini

Consultant

Cora Valentini is an actress and manager with over 10 years of experience in the cultural sector. She worked at major audiovisual production companies and was executive producer at Instituto +Mulheres, leading training initiatives, institutional partnerships, and internationalization. She has solid experience in strategic management, partnerships, and project development with a focus on impact and diversity.

Mariana Cristtal

Consultant

Process, project, and product manager who has worked in social organizations for 8 years in operations, technology, and innovation. Graduate in International Relations from PUC-SP and specialist in digital product management, she was Director of Projects and IT Operations at Arredondar.

She works on governance, technology, information and knowledge management projects, as well as developing new initiatives for resource mobilization and sector engagement.

our solutions

Mirada offers customized solutions to expand the impact of philanthropic work for families, organizations, and impact businesses, with approaches tailored to different needs and realities.

families

We support major donors in making sustainable philanthropic decisions that maximize the social return on their investments through strategic alignment.

We structure personalized philanthropy that reflects donor values with a technical, measurable foundation. We turn intention into legacy.

Our team builds monitoring processes that ensure transparent management of relationships with grantee organizations. We constantly propose and review reports to ensure information is accessible and tailored to each family’s needs.

organizations

We create customized solutions to empower impact organizations and businesses in Brazil. We perform deep diagnostics followed by strategies capable of turning challenges into growth opportunities.

We offer long-term consultancy, specific projects, or hourly-based sprints. Our services include:

organizational diagnosis:

A thorough analysis of diverse areas, complemented by interviews and collaborative workshops. We identify strengths and areas for improvement, then develop and monitor personalized action plans.

institutional strengthening:

After deep immersion to obtain precise diagnostics, we review processes, teams, products, and services. We implement structural changes that maximize results and generate sustainable growth.

governance & board structuring:

We evaluate current board composition, analyze bylaws, and recommend adjustments to strengthen the organization in vital areas such as fundraising and management. We provide curation of potential board members aligned with the organization’s purpose and current stage.

fundraising:

We develop fundraising plans featuring diverse narratives and donor approaches, identifying the most effective paths forward.

Each service can be adapted to either the Advisory model or the Mentorship model, adjusting the intensity of support, the required investment, and the level of your team’s involvement in developing actions.

Our flexible methodology allows you to choose the most suitable path to transform your organization, always with Mirada’s specialized support to enhance results and generate sustainable impact.

tax-incentivized giving:

Tax incentive laws are government mechanisms that allow individuals and corporations to direct a portion of their due taxes to cultural, sports, and social projects, among others. Instead of paying the full tax amount to the government, the taxpayer chooses the destination of those resources, benefiting society as a whole.

For organizations, we evaluate government-approved projects and present them to potential sponsors. More than just a bridge, we monitor the entire process, from signing to final delivery.

For companies and donors, we offer our curated portfolio of projects, focusing on transparency, governance, and delivery capacity.

testimonials

"Mirada's support has been fundamental in organizing LALA's next strategic steps. The combination of experiences that Nina brings, with her deep knowledge of the sector, practical organizational experience, and all her expertise in fundraising and genuine long-term partnerships - contributes immensely to this moment when we need to define our objectives as the still-young organization we are. Some of the greatest characteristics we value in our partnership with Mirada are the transparency and objectivity with which we can bring any subject to receive valuable guidance."

"The Mirada team has unique experience in strategy, cultural transformation, and the various operational modes of organizations. This partnership inspires and empowers me as a leader, as well as our team of professionals through extensive knowledge exchange, flexibility, and commitment. This relationship of trust accelerates internal transformations, generating much more impact and results!"

"In my position as executive director, I found in Mirada a space of trust where I can bring deep institutional questions. This partnership offers valuable exchange with genuine support and strategic development. Day-to-day, this translates into a more systemic understanding of our organization in the field, strengthening my decision-making and conversations with partners."

"Mirada has a total commitment to their work. They are dedicated, efficient, strategic, and very human. They give their heart and soul. My philanthropy only developed because of what they proposed."

"They perform holistic work, connecting all the necessary dots. They deeply understand the challenges of philanthropy in Brazil, possessing the best network, strategic thinking, and a grasp of the intricacies of giving. More than that: we share a mindset, which is fundamental."

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