MY CONVICTION, MY
BACKGROUND AND MY APPROACH
Hello! I’m Andreas Setzer, the passionate activist and founder of KNOW YOUR ELEPHANTS. Since 2015, I have dedicated myself to empowering nonprofit organizations and social impact initiatives across the globe.
My journey has taken me from Europe to North America, from Latin America to India, and across Asia. Each destination has enriched my understanding of diverse cultural and socioeconomic landscapes, allowing me to tailor my approach to meet the unique needs of each organization.
Fueled by conviction and a deep passion for making a difference, I strive to provide insightful advice and guidance that helps my clients thrive in their missions. Join me as we navigate the path to impactful change, one story at a time.
KNOW YOUR ELEPHANTS DRAWS UPON
IDEALISTIC CONVICTION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE
Combining my own long-term commitment as an activist and 20 years of professional experience in international management positions isn't just an advantage - it's your necessity, as I understand both perspectives and can ideally blend the respective strengths.
I guide organizations through extensive transformation processes, a relentless continuation of my activism. This ethical fire fuels my conviction and passion with which KNOW YOUR ELEPHANTS supports organizations in becoming as successful and impactful as possible.
DEALING WITH THE
ELEPHANT IN YOUR ROOM
Whether you're fighting for human rights, defending our planet, or advocating for animals – with full dedication, I will support your organization in becoming a powerhouse in effectiveness and impact. I help you refine your organizational culture, allowing you to zero in on your mission with laser focus!
AND HOW DOES IT WORK?
With my systemic approach and ground-up intensive strategic renovation I support non-profit organizations and social impact initiatives around the world in changing their organizational structures in such a way to achieve the desired impact. Impartially I open up new perspectives and guide you in implementing the desired change in a targeted, consistent and sustainable manner, considering the interaction of individual and organizational capacities, patterns of communication, relationships, leadership skills, processes and culture. We will go down the rabbit hole to come out stronger the other side.
INDEPENDENT, UNBIASED, WITH INTEGRITY
When talking to interested organizations, there is always the question of my consulting fee and often the (more or less hidden) hint that there are also consultants who offer their services free of charge. How does this work?
This supposedly free consulting is usually supported by the funding of consultants, i.e. the consultants do not charge your organization because they are funded by financial sponsors - but of course they are compensated for their work.
The basis of the relationship between me and organizations is expertise and mutual trust. This is as much about dealing with each other in an unbiased way as it is about an unfiltered exchange.
As your consultant, I put myself fully at the service of your cause, representing your interests and pursuing your goals. As the client, you are the exclusive decision-maker.
If a third party is involved, this dynamic changes - the consultant additionally becomes the interface between sponsor and organization. This new setup bears the risk of conflicts of interest and may present the consultant with difficult decision-making situations.
I ensure an independent, unbiased and trustful consultancy by dealing exclusively and directly with you in my contractual and thus economic relationship.
Learn more about my approach.